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Sen. Ruth Ward backs bill to let students carry and use sunscreen, sun-protective clothing
Summary
SB 432 would allow students to possess and apply over‑the‑counter sunscreen and wear sun‑protective clothing at school without a licensed‑provider note, and would create a skin‑cancer prevention education program; medical witnesses and DHHS staff testified in favor or clarified existing camp rules.
Sen. Ruth Ward introduced SB 432 to allow students to possess and use topical sunscreen on school property and at school events without a licensed health-care provider note or prescription, to permit sun‑protective clothing for outdoor use, and to establish a skin cancer prevention education program.
Ward told the committee that under current medication rules many students are required to have…
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