5134- Policy and Administrative Regulations Concerning Sunscreen Application in School 

The Newtown Board of Education (the “Board”) permits the application of sunscreen by  students within the Newtown Public Schools (the “District”), in accordance with State law.  Specifically, notwithstanding the provisions of Connecticut General Statutes § 10-212a and  the Board’s policy and/or administrative regulations concerning the administration of  medication in school, any student who is six (6) years of age or older may possess and self apply an over-the-counter sunscreen product while in school prior to engaging in any  outdoor activity. 

For a student to apply sunscreen prior to engaging in any outdoor activity, the following  elements must be met: 

2. The student’s parent or guardian must sign the Board’s written authorization and  submit the authorization to the school nurse; and 

3. The student and the student’s parent or guardian, where applicable, must comply  with any individual school procedures concerning the possession and self-application  of sunscreen in school. 

The Board authorizes the Superintendent or his/her designee to develop administrative  regulations to implement this policy. 

Legal References: 

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-212a Administration of medications in schools, at athletic  events and to children in school readiness programs 

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-212h Self-application of sunscreen by students 

Approved: November 19, 2024 NEWTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS  Newtown, Connecticut

The Newtown Public Schools (the “District”) permits the application of sunscreen by  students within the District, in accordance with State law and Board of Education  (“Board”) policy and administrative regulations. Specifically, notwithstanding the  provisions of Connecticut General Statutes § 10-212a and the Board’s policy and/or  administrative regulations concerning the administration of medication in school, any  student who is six (6) years of age or older may possess and self-apply an over-the counter sunscreen product while in school prior to engaging in any outdoor activity. 

A. For a student to apply sunscreen prior to engaging in any outdoor activity, the  following elements must be met: 

1. The student’s parent or guardian must sign the Board’s written authorization and  submit the authorization to the school nurse; and 

2. The student and the student’s parent or guardian, where applicable, must comply  with individual school procedures concerning the possession and self-application  of sunscreen in school. 

B. Individual schools shall develop processes and procedures for the self-application of  over-the-counter sunscreen in school by students age six (6) and older prior to  engaging in an outdoor activity, which processes and procedures must include that (a)  the student’s parent or guardian must sign the Board’s written authorization and  submit the authorization to the school nurse and (b) a student may only apply  sunscreen that belongs to and has been brought into school by the individual student;  and may include the following: 

1. The location for self-application of sunscreen. 

2. The time during the school day for self-application while in school.

3. The labeling of the sunscreen. 

Legal References: 

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-212a Administration of medications in schools, at athletic  events and to children in school readiness programs 

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-212h Self-application of sunscreen by students

Administrative Regulations Adopted: November 19, 2024

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