HB147 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ron Johnson

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Schools, students, authorized to use sunscreen at school

Summary

Allows students to use sunscreen at school and provides liability protection for schools and officials.

What This Bill Does

The bill states that any student in public or nonpublic schools may use sunscreen at school even if it conflicts with rules from the State Department of Education or State Board of Nursing. It says that those rules do not apply to sunscreen use by students. It also provides immunity from liability for local boards of education, the governing bodies of nonpublic schools, and their employees or agents for actions taken under the act. The act becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects

• Public and nonpublic school students who want to use sunscreen at school, with no need to follow existing education or nursing board rules.
• Local boards of education, governing bodies of nonpublic schools, and their employees or agents who may act under this act without being liable for related actions or inactions.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes sunscreen use by students at school regardless of other laws or rules from the State Department of Education or State Board of Nursing.
• No rules by the State Board of Education or the State Board of Nursing apply to sunscreen use by students at public or nonpublic schools.
• Immunity from liability for local boards of education, governing bodies of nonpublic schools, and their employees or agents for actions or inaction under this act.
• Effective immediately after passage and governor's approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Schools