- (1) Any person, including students, parents, and school personnel, may possess topical sunscreen products to help prevent sunburn while on school property, at a school-related event or activity, or at summer camp. As excepted in RCW 28A.210.260, a sunscreen product may be possessed and applied under this section without the prescription or note of a licensed health care professional if the product is regulated by the United States food and drug administration for over-the-counter use. For student use, a sunscreen product must be supplied by a parent or guardian.
- (2) Schools are encouraged to educate students about sun safety guidelines.
- (3) Nothing in this section requires school personnel to assist students in applying sunscreen.
- (4) As used in this section, "school" means a public school, school district, educational service district, or private school with any of grades kindergarten through twelve.
[ 2017 c 186 s 1.]
Notes:
Application—2017 c 186: "This act does not create any civil liability on the part of the state or any state agency, officer, employee, agent, political subdivision, or school district." [ 2017 c 186 s 3.]
Short title—2017 c 186: "This act may be known and cited as the student sun safety education act." [ 2017 c 186 s 4.]
Effective date—2017 c 186: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [May 4, 2017]." [ 2017 c 186 s 5.]