Nevada § 394.191 - Adoption of policy by private school concerning safe exposure to sun
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 394.191 — Adoption of policy by private school concerning safe exposure to sun, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 394.191. Adoption of policy by private school concerning safe exposure to sun
1. The governing body of a private school shall adopt a policy concerning safe exposure
to the sun. 2. The policy adopted pursuant to subsection 1 must: (a) Provide that for the purposes of the policy, sunscreen must not be considered
a medication sold over the counter; and (b) Allow a pupil who participates in an outdoor activity while on the grounds of
the private school or in an outdoor activity sponsored by the private school to: (1) Wear clothing, which complies with the dress code of the school, if any, designed
to protect against exposure to the sun, including, without limitation, a hat; and (2) Possess and self-administer sunscreen. 3. The policy adopted pursuant to subsection 1 may include teaching pupils enrolled
in a private school practices for safe exposure to the sun to reduce the risk of skin
cancer. 4. For the purposes of this section, “ sunscreen ” means a topical product: (a) Applied to the skin; and (b) Approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration to prevent damage caused
from overexposure to the sun.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 394.191 cover?
Section 394.191 ("Adoption of policy by private school concerning safe exposure to sun") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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