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§ 7-442. Policy establishment for the possession and use of sunscreen on school property

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEducationEffective: July 1, 2018

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Education (Refs & Annos)
Division II. Elementary and Secondary Education [Titles 2-9.5] (Refs & Annos)
Title 7. Public Schools (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 4. Health and Safety of Students (Refs & Annos)
Effective: July 1, 2018
MD Code, Education, § 7-442
§ 7-442. Policy establishment for the possession and use of sunscreen on school property
Currentness
Sunscreen defined
(a) In this section, “sunscreen” means a topical sunscreen product that is:
(1) Used to prevent the effects of overexposure to the sun and not for medical treatment of an injury or illness; and
(2) Approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for over-the-counter use.
Policy to be established
(b) Each county board shall adopt a written policy authorizing a student to possess and use sunscreen on school property or at a school-sponsored activity without written permission from a health care provider.
Sunscreen education
(c) Each county board shall encourage public schools to educate students about sunscreen, sun safety, and the policy established under subsection (b) of this section.

Credits

Added by Acts 2018, c. 33, § 1, eff. July 1, 2018.
MD Code, Education, § 7-442, MD EDUC § 7-442
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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