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KY HB586
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mike Clines
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AI Summary
- Local boards of education must adopt policies allowing K-5 students to possess and self-apply sunscreen with written parental permission, and grades 6-12 students to possess and self-apply sunscreen without parental permission
- Sunscreen is explicitly excluded from the definition of "medication" under school health services law, meaning it does not require administration by health professionals
- School sunscreen policies must cover use during school hours, school-sponsored activities, and before-school, after-school, or summer care programs
- Youth camps must adopt policies authorizing children to carry and self-administer child-provided or parent-provided sunscreen while attending camp
- Sunscreen is defined as FDA-approved over-the-counter products for limiting ultraviolet light-induced skin damage and shall not require a prescription or order for possession or self-application by a child
Legislative Description
AN ACT relating to health services for youths.
Children and Minors
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (S)
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Committee on Committees3/4/2026
Rules2/26/2026
Primary and Secondary Education2/13/2026
Committee On Committees2/6/2026
Full Bill Text
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