S-1564.1
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5404
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State of Washington | 65th Legislature | 2017 Regular Session |
By Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education (originally sponsored by Senators Rivers, Liias, Zeiger, Wellman, Keiser, Fain, Kuderer, and Carlyle)
READ FIRST TIME 02/16/17.
AN ACT Relating to sunscreen in schools; adding a new section to chapter
28A.210 RCW; creating new sections; and declaring an emergency.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 28A.210 RCW to read as follows:
(1) Any person, including students, parents, and school personnel, may possess and apply topical sunscreen products to help prevent sunburn while on school property, at a school-related event or activity, or at summer camp. 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.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. 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.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. This act may be known and cited as the student sun safety education act.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 4. 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.
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