South Carolina sun safety legislation

Is a Law or Regulation in Place Concerning Sunscreen Use and Possession in School?
Yes.

Location(s) Covered by Law or Regulation
The law pertains to a public or charter school while the student is on school property and at school sponsored events.

Is Parental Permission Required?
Yes.

Is Assistance Available to Apply Sunscreen to Children?
School districts may allow school personnel to assist students in applying sunscreen with written parental consent.

Is Sun-Protective Clothing Allowed to be Worn at School?
Schools may adopt policies allowing students to use articles of sun-protective clothing.

What is the Role of a Local District or County, if Any?
The State Department of Education shall provide certain related assistance and guidance to schools concerning the administration of applicable provisions of this Act.

Is a Law or Regulation in Place Concerning Sunscreen Use and Possession at Camp?
Day camps regulated by the Department of Social Services may allow campers to possess and use sunscreen in camp. Camps may adopt policies allowing campers to use articles of sun-protective clothing. Camps may allow their personnel to assist campers in applying sunscreen with written parental consent.

The State Department of Social Services shall provide certain related assistance and guidance to day camps concerning the administration of applicable provisions of this Act.

Citation
https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/256.htm

Effective Date
5/16/2023

Notes
A school/day camp and its personnel are immune from civil liability for any actions taken in good faith compliance with the provisions of this act.