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Current as of January 01, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 34. Education § 394.191. Adoption of policy by private school concerning safe exposure to sun - last updated January 01, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-34-education/nv-rev-st-394-191/
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