An Act relative to youth skin health
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| Cosponsor |
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| Patrick Joseph Kearney |
| Michelle L. Badger |
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
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| J14 | Accompanied | 1 entries |
Chapter 71 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding after section 99 the following section:-
Any person, including but not limited to students, parents or school personnel may possess and use a topical sunscreen product without a physician’s note or prescription while on school property or at a school-related event or activity to avoid overexposure to the sun if the product is regulated by the Federal Food and Drug Administration for over-the-counter use. For the purposes of this Section only, sunscreen is not an over-the-counter medication. Nothing in this section requires school personnel to assist pupils in applying sunscreen. The school district may encourage school sites to educate pupils on sun safety precautions.
Chapter 71 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding after section 99 the following section:- Section 100. Any person, including but not limited to students, parents or school personnel may possess and use a topical sunscreen product without a physician’s note or prescription while on school property or at a school-related event or activity to avoid overexposure to the sun if the product is regulated by the Federal Food and Drug Administration for over-the-counter use. For the purposes of this Section only, sunscreen is not an over-the-counter medication. Nothing in this section requires school personnel to assist pupils in applying sunscreen. The school district may encourage school sites to educate pupils on sun safety precautions.