(410 ILCS 270/10)
Sec. 10. Purpose. The General Assembly finds and declares the following: (1) Many children are exposed to ultraviolet (UV) |
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(2) News outlets have reported that some schools do
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| not allow children to bring or use sunscreen without a prescription due to medication bans and fears of legal ramifications.
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(3) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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| believe that school policies that prohibit hats or student possession of sunscreen can create barriers to the use of important sun protection methods.
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(4) The United States Preventive Services Task Force
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| recommends educating children, adolescents, and young adults on the dangers of sun exposure to reduce the risk of skin cancer.
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(5) It is in the public's interest that schools set
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| policies that include education on sun exposure and encourage our youth to use sun protection, including sunscreen and sun-protective clothing.
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(Source: P.A. 100-1176, eff. 1-11-19.)
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