SB63 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jim McClendon

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Schools, students, sunscreen, use authorized at school

Summary

SB63 lets students in public and nonpublic Alabama schools possess and use FDA-regulated sunscreen at school and school events, and requires a simple Parent Prescriber Authorization Form if sunscreen is applied by school staff.

What This Bill Does

It authorizes students to possess and apply FDA-regulated over-the-counter sunscreen at school and at school-based events, overriding conflicting rules from the State Board of Education or the State Board of Nursing. It says those boards cannot apply rules about sunscreen possession or use by students. It requires a Parent Prescriber Authorization Form with a parent or guardian signature for any school employee to apply sunscreen to a student, and does not require a physician signature or order. The law applies to both public and nonpublic schools and becomes effective immediately after the governor's approval.

Who It Affects

• Students in public and nonpublic schools may possess and use sunscreen at school and at school events.
• Parents or guardians must sign a Parent Prescriber Authorization Form when requesting sunscreen to be applied by a school employee.

Key Provisions

• Public and nonpublic school students may possess and apply FDA-regulated over-the-counter sunscreen at school and school events, regardless of other laws or rules.
• Rules from the State Board of Education and the State Board of Nursing do not apply to sunscreen possession or use by students.
• When a school employee applies sunscreen at a student’s request, a Parent Prescriber Authorization Form with the parent/guardian signature is required; physician signature or order is not required.
• The act becomes effective immediately after governor 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