NJ S1803

Bill

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

Introduced
02/08/2018

In Committee
02/25/2019

Crossed Over
02/21/2019

Passed

Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires school districts to allow students to possess and self-apply sunscreen at school and school-sponsored functions, for the purpose of limiting skin damage from sun exposure, without any required documentation from a licensed health care professional. Under the bill, if a student is unable to self-apply sunscreen, an employee who volunteers to assist may help the student in applying sunscreen, provided that the student's parent or legal guardian provides written consent for the assistance. The bill does not require any school employee to assist students in applying sunscreen.

AI Summary

This bill requires school districts to adopt policies allowing students to possess and self-apply sunscreen, as well as wear sun-protective clothing, while at school or school-sponsored events, without requiring documentation from a healthcare professional. If a student is unable to self-apply sunscreen, a school employee who volunteers may assist the student, provided the student's parent or guardian gives written consent. The bill does not mandate any school employee to provide such assistance. The bill will take effect in the first full school year after it is enacted.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Shirley Turner (D)*, Vin Gopal (D),

Last Action

Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 02/25/2019)

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S2000/1803_R1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S2000/1803_R1.PDF
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S2000/1803_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S2000/1803_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	Same As
S3324	Directs school districts to permit students to use sunscreen at school and allows school employees to assist with sunscreen application in certain circumstances.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee	Carry Over

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