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Colchester Public Schools
CABE-PROPOSED NEW POLICY
5141.214P
STUDENTS
SUNSCREEN APPLICATION IN SCHOOL
The Colchester Board of Education (the “Board”) permits the application of sunscreen by students
within the Colchester Public Schools (the “District”), in accordance with State law. Specifically,
notwithstanding the provisions of Connecticut General Statutes § 10-212a and the Board’s policy
and/or administrative regulations concerning the administration of medication in school, any
student who is six (6) years of age or older may possess and self-apply an over-the-counter
sunscreen product while in school prior to engaging in any outdoor activity.
For a student to apply sunscreen prior to engaging in any outdoor activity, the following elements
must be met:
1. The student’s parent or guardian must sign the Board’s written authorization and submit
the authorization to the school nurse; and
2. The student and the student’s parent or guardian, where applicable, must comply with
any individual school procedures concerning the possession and self-application of
sunscreen in school.
The Board authorizes the Superintendent or his/her designee to develop administrative
regulations to implement this policy.
Legal References:
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-212a Administration of medications in schools, at athletic events
and to children in school readiness programs
Public Act 19-60, “An Act Allowing Students to Apply Sunscreen Prior to Engaging in
Outdoor Activities”
POLICY ADOPTED: January 14, 2020
COLCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Colchester, Connecticut