An act relating to student application of sunscreen and car seat safety
This bill allows students to bring and apply sunscreen at school with parental permission, while also updating child car seat safety laws and launching a public education campaign. Under the new rules, schools must permit students to possess and use nonaerosolized sunscreen on school property if parents provide written authorization, and schools may choose to let staff help students apply it. The car seat provisions clarify requirements for children under 18, specifying when rear-facing seats, forward-facing seats with harnesses, and booster seats are needed based on age and weight. Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Health to run a public outreach campaign using existing resources and multiple channels to educate Vermonters about proper child restraint use.
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introduced
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Jan 2024
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Governor
Introduced Jan 3, 2024
Last action Jan 3, 2024
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Read first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services
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Theresa Wood
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