Senate Bill 2044

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, 2019.