{"data":{"id":"us-nj/n.j.-stat.-18a-40-12.39","jurisdiction":"us-nj","citation":"N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-12.39","heading":"Student sun protection policy.","body":"1. a. As used in this section, \"sunscreen\" means a topical product used for the purpose of limiting skin damage caused by overexposure to the sun, and which is regulated by the federal Food and Drug Administration for over-the-counter use.\nb.\tNotwithstanding any law or regulation to the contrary, a board of education shall adopt a policy concerning a student's use of sunscreen and sun-protective clothing, such as hats and sunglasses, while outdoors at school and school-sponsored functions.  The policy shall not require a student to provide documentation from a physician or other licensed health care professional in order to use sunscreen or sun-protective clothing while outdoors at school or a school-sponsored function.  The policy may require written permission from a student's parent or guardian to allow that student to carry or use sunscreen at school or a school-sponsored function.  Nothing in the policy shall be construed as requiring school personnel to assist a student in applying sunscreen.\nL.2025, c.37.","path":["TITLE 18A EDUCATION"],"source_url":"https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/statutes/STATUTES-TEXT.zip","current_through":"P.L.2025, c.405, and J.R.22","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T17:54:13Z","sha256":"039dbeb4b1bea9a80b9533f8a9826f2e1f9b36c04a2a5cceadcda943c02f843b","source_id":"us-nj","stale":true,"prev":"us-nj/n.j.-stat.-18a-40-12.38","next":"us-nj/n.j.-stat.-18a-40-12.40"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}