REDUCE SKIN CANCER RISK ACT
Summary
Amends the Reducing the Risk of Skin Cancer and Excessive UV Exposure in Children Act. Provides that beginning with the 2026 through 2027 school year, a school district may incorporate in its curriculum a unit in grades kindergarten through 2, 3 through 5, 6 through 8, and 9 through 12 instruction on skin cancer prevention that is provided in an age appropriate manner. Provides that for grades 6 through 12, the curriculum shall include: (1) the basic facts about skin cancer, including, but not limited to, the negative impact of human exposure to ultraviolet radiation obtained through sunburns and indoor tanning; and (2) a comprehensive set of strategies and behaviors to reduce the risk of contracting skin cancer, including, but not limited to, the use of sunscreen and sun-protective clothing. Provides that for grades kindergarten through 5, the topics shall include the use of sunscreen and sun-protective clothing. Effective immediately.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2025
Last action Mar 26, 2025
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Mar 21, 2025
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Education Policy Committee
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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