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<section article="ged" article_name="Education" number="7-442" title_number="7" title_name="Public Schools" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Health and Safety of Students">
  <level label="a">
    <text>In this section, “sunscreen” means a topical sunscreen product that is:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>Used to prevent the effects of overexposure to the sun and not for medical treatment of an injury or illness; and</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>Approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for over–the–counter use.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
  <level label="b">
    <text>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.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="c">
    <text>Each county board shall encourage public schools to educate students about sunscreen, sun safety, and the policy established under subsection (b) of this section.</text>
  </level>
</section>
