(a) A student may possess and use a topical sunscreen to avoid overexposure to the sun without written authorization from a parent, legal guardian, or healthcare professional while on school property or at a school-related event or activity if the sunscreen is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for over-the-counter use.
(b) A member of school personnel may assist a student in the application of sunscreen with the permission of a parent or guardian.
(c) This section does not:
(1) Require a member of school personnel to assist a student in the application of sunscreen; or
(2) Create any liability or immunity for a school or a member of school personnel.
(d) The Division of Youth Services is exempt from this section.
Structure Arkansas Code
Subtitle 2 - Elementary and Secondary Education Generally
§ 6-18-701. Physical examinations — Individualized healthcare plans
§ 6-18-703. School-based health clinics
§ 6-18-706. School nurse — Definition
§ 6-18-707. Prescription asthma inhaler or auto-injectable epinephrine — Definitions
§ 6-18-708. Health and safety in public schools
§ 6-18-709. Annual reports of school nurse statistics required
§ 6-18-710. Student athlete concussion education — Definition
§ 6-18-711. Administration of medication for diabetes
§ 6-18-713. Student sudden cardiac arrest education — Definition
§ 6-18-715. Hunger-Free Students' Bill of Rights Act — Definition