NJ S1501

Bill

Requires school districts to adopt policies concerning student use of sunscreen and sun-protective clothing at school and school-sponsored functions.

Introduced
02/13/2020

In Committee
12/07/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires school districts to adopt a policy concerning a student's use of sunscreen and sun-protective clothing, such as hats and sunglasses, while outdoors at school and school-sponsored functions. The policy will not require a student to provide documentation from a physician or other licensed health care professional in order to use sunscreen or sun-protective clothing while outdoors at school or a school-sponsored function. The bill will take effect in the first full school year following the bill's enactment.

AI Summary

This bill requires school districts to adopt a policy concerning a student's use of sunscreen and sun-protective clothing, such as hats and sunglasses, while outdoors at school and school-sponsored functions. The policy will not require a student to provide documentation from a physician or other licensed health care professional in order to use sunscreen or sun-protective clothing. The bill will take effect in the first full school year following the bill's enactment.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Shirley Turner (D)*,

Last Action

Senate Education Hearing (19:00 12/7/2020 The public may not attend the Committee meeting in person but ma) (on 12/07/2020)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/S1501

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/S1501
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S2000/1501_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S2000/1501_I1.PDF
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S2000/1501_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S2000/1501_I1.PDF

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A2313	Directs school districts to permit students to use sunscreen at school and allows school employees to assist with sunscreen application in certain circumstances.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee	Carry Over
A3186	Requires school districts to adopt policies concerning student use of sunscreen and sun-protective clothing at school and school-sponsored functions.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee	Same As
S1803	Requires school districts to adopt policies concerning student use of sunscreen and sun-protective clothing at school and school-sponsored functions.*	Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee	Carry Over

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