Sunscreen Permission Form
Sunscreen Permission
In October 2018, the Pennsylvania 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. The full legislation can be read HERE (www.legis.state.pa.us).
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 ELCO Sunscreen Permission Form in order for their child to apply sunscreen during school hours, at a school-sponsored activity, or while under the supervision of school personnel. The form will be kept in the Nurse's Office for the current school year.
Students who are unable to self-apply sunscreen must have an order from the school physician or their primary care provider along with parental permission as with any other over-the-counter medication.