Nev. Rev. Stat. § 394.191

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 394.191 - Adoption of policy by private school concerning safe exposure to sun
1. The governing body of a private school shall adopt a policy concerning safe exposure to the sun.
2. The policy adopted pursuant to subsection 1 must:
(a) Provide that for the purposes of the policy, sunscreen must not be considered a medication sold over the counter; and
(b) Allow a pupil who participates in an outdoor activity while on the grounds of the private school or in an outdoor activity sponsored by the private school to:
(1) Wear clothing, which complies with the dress code of the school, if any, designed to protect against exposure to the sun, including, without limitation, a hat; and
(2) Possess and self-administer sunscreen.
3. The policy adopted pursuant to subsection 1 may include teaching pupils enrolled in a private school practices for safe exposure to the sun to reduce the risk of skin cancer.
4. For the purposes of this section, "sunscreen" means a topical product:
(a) Applied to the skin; and
(b) Approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration to prevent damage caused from overexposure to the sun.

NRS 394.191

Added to NRS by 2019, 546
Added by 2019, Ch. 99,§3, eff. 7/1/2019.