Massachusetts S258 allows students, parents, and school personnel to use sunscreen on school property without a physician’s note or prescription.

Massachusetts S258 amends the state's General Laws to allow any person, including students, parents, or school personnel, to possess and use a topical sunscreen product on school property or at school-related events without a physician’s note or prescription. The bill specifies that sunscreen must be regulated by the Federal Food and Drug Administration for over-the-counter use. It also clarifies that sunscreen is not considered an over-the-counter medication for the purposes of this law.

Massachusetts S258 allows students, parents, and school personnel to use sunscreen on school property without a physician’s note or prescription.

Massachusetts S258 amends the state's General Laws to allow any person, including students, parents, or school personnel, to possess and use a topical sunscreen product on school property or at school-related events without a physician’s note or prescription. The bill specifies that sunscreen must be regulated by the Federal Food and Drug Administration for over-the-counter use. It also clarifies that sunscreen is not considered an over-the-counter medication for the purposes of this law.