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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri House Bill 2331 allows students to self-apply FDA-regulated sunscreen at public and charter schools
Last action · May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Sponsor: Mark Boyko
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What This Bill Would Do
Public and charter schools must permit students to possess and self-apply U.S. Food and Drug Administration-regulated sunscreen without a parent or physician's authorization. School employees may assist students with application if written parental consent is provided. Employees and their employers are granted immunity from liability for adverse reactions or for discontinuing sunscreen application.
Students gain the legal permission to bring and use sunscreen independently during school hours, while school personnel and districts receive liability protections if they assist with application or stop doing so.
- House Bill 2331 was introduced by Representative Mark Boyko during the 2026 Regular Session of the Missouri General Assembly. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
students
Students gain the right to possess and self-apply FDA-regulated sunscreen at school without prior parental or physician authorization.
public school employees and charter school employees
School employees are permitted to apply sunscreen with written parental consent and receive legal immunity from liability for adverse reactions or discontinuing application.
parents or guardians
Parents or guardians must provide written consent if they wish for school employees to apply sunscreen to a student who cannot self-apply.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can my child bring sunscreen to a public or charter school without a doctor's note?
Can a teacher apply sunscreen to a student?
Are schools liable if a student has an adverse reaction to sunscreen applied by staff?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- May 15, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred: Emerging Issues(H)
- Jan 8, 2026HouseFloorRead Second Time (H)
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroducedRead First Time (H)
- Dec 10, 2025HouseIntroducedPrefiled (H)
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance40How much this matters to a regular citizen
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