Bill Text: MS SB2414 | 2018 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Sunscreen; permit student to carry and use sunscreen at school and provide immunity.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Failed) 2018-01-30 - Died In Committee [SB2414 Detail]

Download: Mississippi-2018-SB2414-Introduced.html

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MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2018 Regular Session

To: Education

By: Senator(s) Burton

Senate Bill 2414

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE A PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT TO CARRY AND USE SUNSCREEN AT THE SCHOOL AND PROVIDES IMMUNITY FOR A VOLUNTEER SCHOOL EMPLOYEE WHO APPLIES SUNSCREEN TO A STUDENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

     BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

     SECTION 1.  (1)  As used in this section, "sunscreen" means a compound topically applied to prevent sunburn.

     (2)  A public school shall permit a student, without a parent or physician's authorization, to possess or self-apply sunscreen that is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.

     (3)  If a student is unable to self-apply sunscreen, a volunteer school employee may apply the sunscreen on the student if the student's parent or legal guardian provides written consent for the assistance.

     (4)  A volunteer school employee who applies sunscreen on a student in compliance with subsection (3) of this section and the volunteer school employee's employer are not liable for:

          (a)  An adverse reaction suffered by the student as a result of having the sunscreen applied; or

          (b)  Discontinuing the application of the sunscreen at any time.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2018.