Sun-safe education

410 ILCS 270/20, under Reducing the Risk of Skin Cancer and Excessive UV Exposure in Children Act.

410 ILCS 270/20

(410 ILCS 270/20)

    Sec. 20. Sun-safe education. Beginning with the 2019-2020 school year, a school district may incorporate in its curriculum a unit of instruction on skin cancer prevention that is provided in an age appropriate manner and that includes, but is not limited to, the following components:         (1) the basic facts about skin cancer, including, but     not limited to, the negative impact of human exposure to ultraviolet radiation obtained through sunburns and indoor tanning; and        (2) a comprehensive set of strategies and behaviors     to reduce the risk of contracting skin cancer, including, but not limited to, the use of sunscreen and sun-protective clothing. (Source: P.A. 100-1176, eff. 1-11-19.)