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2020 Arkansas Code
Title 6 - Education
Subtitle 2 - Elementary and Secondary Education Generally
Chapter 18 - Students
Subchapter 7 - Health
§ 6-18-714. Use of sunscreen
Universal Citation: AR Code § 6-18-714 (2020)
(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.
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