Regulations promulgated by the Departments of Health and Education restrict students from self-administering over-the-counter medication, including important preventative care products such as sunscreen, on school campuses without “parental authorization.” Although we supported this legislation, we pointed out the absurdity that a student who could bring and administer sunscreen under this bill still wouldn’t be able to utilize an ointment to treat a sunburn without this discretionary permission. We encouraged the committee to enact a more expansive piece of legislation to address this issue, such as H-7506, sponsored by Rep. Susan Donovan, which would allow older students the right to bring OTC medication to school.
Sunscreen in Schools (H 7123)
Sponsors
Representative David Bennett
Related Issues
Related content

“Parental Rights” Legislation (H 5688, H 5739, H 5859)
March 31, 2023
Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights (H 5499)
March 23, 2023
ACLU of RI Report Details “Alarming” Rates of School Suspensions of...
March 20, 2023
REPORT: Still Oversuspended and Underserved: Continued Disparities...
March 20, 2023
State Funding for School Mental Health Personnel (S 64)
March 10, 2023
Right to an Education (S 72)
March 10, 2023
School-Loaned Computer Privacy (H 5561)
March 6, 2023
ACLU Files Complaint Against Bristol-Warren Schools for Egregious...
February 16, 2023