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Sunscreen Information
Sunscreen Information
In October 2018, The Pennsylvainia School Code was amended to include a section on Sun Protection Measures for Students.
Section 1414.10
states that a school entity shall allow the application of sunscreen during school hours, at a school-sponsored activity, or while under the supervision of school personnel.
Parents/guardians may choose to supply their child with non-aerosol topical sunscreen, if it is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Parents/guardians must complete and submit the form below to their child's
School Nurse
click here for the sunscreen permission form
**North Allegheny School District may cancel or restrict the possession, application, or use of a non-aerosol topical sunscreen product by a student if any of the following occurs:
The student fails to comply with school rules concerning the possession, application, or use of the non-aerosol topical sunscreen product.
The student shows an unwillingness or inablility to safeguard the non-aerosol topical sunscreen product from access by other students.
If North Allegheny School District cancels or restricts the possession, application, or use of a non-aerosol topical sunscreen product by a students, the school entity shall provide written or verbal notice of the cancelation or restriction to the student's parent or guardian.
Additional Resources
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
American Academy of Dermatology
SkinCancer.org
Melanoma Research Foundation