S 258 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to the availability of sunscreen for students

This bill allows students, parents, and school staff to bring and use over-the-counter sunscreen on school grounds and at school events without needing a doctor's note. It clarifies that sunscreen is treated differently than prescription medication for this purpose and explicitly states that school personnel are not required to help students apply it. Additionally, the law encourages school districts to promote sun safety education to students.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 8, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Education
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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