Act No. 98 Page 1 of 1
2024
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Act No. 98 (S.187). An act relating to student application of sunscreen
Subjects: Health; public health; child restraint systems; sunscreen use at school
This act requires each public and approved independent school in the State to permit
students, with the written authorization of a parent or guardian, to possess and self-
administer a topical, nonaerosolized sunscreen while on school property or at a school-
sponsored event or activity without being required to provide a medical provider’s note
or prescription or having to store the sunscreen in a specific location.
Effective Date: July 1, 2024
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Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 23-1258
As Passed By the Senate -- Official: 23-1258
As Passed by Both House and Senate -- Official: 23-1258