Md. Code, Education § 7-442
This is the official text of Md. Code, Education § 7-442, part of Maryland’s Code, Education — governs public schools and universities in Maryland.
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§7–442.
Official statutory text
(a) In this section, “sunscreen” means a topical sunscreen product that is:
(1) Used to prevent the effects of overexposure to the sun and not for medical treatment of an injury or illness; and
(2) Approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for over–the–counter use.
(b) Each county board shall adopt a written policy authorizing a student to possess and use sunscreen on school property or at a school–sponsored activity without written permission from a health care provider.
(c) Each county board shall encourage public schools to educate students about sunscreen, sun safety, and the policy established under subsection (b) of this section.
(1) Used to prevent the effects of overexposure to the sun and not for medical treatment of an injury or illness; and
(2) Approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for over–the–counter use.
(b) Each county board shall adopt a written policy authorizing a student to possess and use sunscreen on school property or at a school–sponsored activity without written permission from a health care provider.
(c) Each county board shall encourage public schools to educate students about sunscreen, sun safety, and the policy established under subsection (b) of this section.
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