Sunscreen Protection
In October of 2018, the PA School Code was amended to
include sun protection measures for students. Section
1414.10 (2) of the PA School Code allows for the use of a nonaerosol
topical sunscreen product by students in school if:
- The
product is approved by the Food and Drug Administration,
- The
parent/guardian must submit a form allowing the student to use the topical
sunscreen, and
- The
student must submit a form stating that they are aware of the proper use
and safety precautions of the product and will handle it appropriately.
The school entity may rescind or restrict the use of the
sunscreen if the student does not follow the school rules and/or the student is
unwilling or unable to keep the nonaerosol sunscreen product guarded from other
students’ use.
The school entity must provide written notice to the
parent/guardian if they rescind or restrict the use of the sunscreen.
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has provided two
forms for school entity usage that can be adapted to meet a school entity’s
requirements.