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Sunscreen now allowed at schools without a doctor's note

Posted at 6:38 AM, Aug 10, 2017
and last updated 2017-08-10 06:38:45-04

Students in Florida will no longer need to bring a doctor's note to use sunscreen at school.

Students in all school districts are impacted by the state law signed this summer.

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Since the law is vague, districts will need to establish their own policies about who applies the sunscreen and where it is kept.

The Palm Beach County School District says it is still working on its policy. District officials hope to have it ready for the first day of school.

Students still need a doctor's note to apply bug spray at school.