Sunscreen at School Act
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Summary
Directs that public and charter schools may not prohibit students' possession or use of sunscreen. While primarily a skin safety bill, it relates to the broader authority of students to possess and self-administer non-prescription topical medications for health maintenance while at school.
Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It
Core Patient Populations
People with food allergies — including children, students, and their families.
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Legislative Timeline
Votes & Legislative History
Food allergy awareness
Requires restaurants to display a notice informing consumers to communicate food allergies to employees and mandates staff communication of such information to management.
Elijah's Law
Elijah's Law
Requires child care facilities to implement emergency preparedness protocols, mandatory staff training, and individualized allergy action plans for children with food allergies.
SAVE Act
Safe Access to Vital Epinephrine (SAVE) Act
Authorizes school districts and private schools to store and administer stock epinephrine to any individual on school premises experiencing anaphylaxis.
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