Rhode Island SB 105: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION - HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS (Allows students in public schools to possess and use sunscreen.)

Bill Text

2017 -- S 0105
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S T A T E O F R H O D E I S L A N D
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2017
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A N A C T
RELATING TO EDUCATION - HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS
Introduced By: Senators Miller, Sosnowski, Crowley, Goldin, and Gallo
Date Introduced: February 01, 2017
Referred To: Senate Education

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 16-21 of the General Laws entitled "Health and Safety of Pupils" is 1
hereby amended by adding thereto the following section: 2
16-21-37. Sun safety. 3
(a) Any person including, but not limited to, students, parents or school personnel may 4
possess and use a topical sunscreen product without a physician's note or prescription while on 5
school property or at a school-related event, or activity, to avoid overexposure to the sun, if the 6
product is regulated by the Federal Food and Drug Administration for over-the-counter use. 7
(b) For the purposes of this section only, sunscreen is not to be considered an over-the-8
counter medication. 9
(c) Nothing in this section requires school personnel to assist pupils in applying 10
sunscreen. Nothing in this section shall make the school district or its personnel liable for any 11
damages under this section. 12
(d) The school district may encourage schools to educate pupils on sun safety 13
precautions. 14
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. 15
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EXPLANATION
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
OF
A N A C T
RELATING TO EDUCATION - HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS
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This act would allow students in public schools to possess and use sunscreen. 1
This act would take effect upon passage. 2
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