Washington governor signs bill allowing sunscreen in schools

[TexasTowelie]

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington students will no longer need a note from a doctor and parent in order to use sunscreen at school under a new law signed by Gov. Jay Inslee.

Inslee signed the bill Thursday and the law takes effect immediately.

Previously, students needed a prescription or note from a licensed health care professional and a parent or guardian to use over-the-counter sunscreen products while at school. According to The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, sunscreen is considered to be a medication because it is regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration and is categorized as a "sunscreen drug product."

Senate Bill 5404 exempts sunblock from being classified as a medication so children can use it on campus, at school-sponsored events or during field trips.

http://www.yakimaherald.com/news/state_news/washington-governor-signs-bill-allowing-sunscreen-in-schools/article_e166f8d3-b696-5df5-8e4a-934d20f598ec.html

[Sinistrous]

1. What the heck is Gov. Inslee trying to do?

Instill some common sense into the legal system?