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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW OSF will spend grant on improving disability access ... Pursuit on I-5 ends in officer-involved shooting in Siskiyou County ... Body of man found in Diamond Lake ... OSF will spend grant on improving disability access ... Pursuit on I-5 ends in officer-involved shooting in Siskiyou County ... Body of man found in Diamond Lake ... OREGON LEGISLATURE Oregon House passes bill allowing sunscreen use in schools Comment By Sheila V. Kumar The Associated Press MailTribune.com By Sheila V. Kumar The Associated Press Posted Mar. 18, 2015 at 6:54 PM By Sheila V. Kumar The Associated Press Posted Mar. 18, 2015 at 6:54 PM » Social News SALEM — The Oregon House unanimously passed legislation Wednesday allowing students to apply sunscreen or wear sun-protective clothing during school hours and at school-sponsored events. Proponents say Oregon schools allow only specific over-the-counter drugs on their campuses, such as topical steroid creams or antihistamines, and sunscreen was not on that list. Nikki Steinsiek, a medical student at Oregon Health & Science University, said during a hearing on the bill that because sunscreen contains several active ingredients, it is considered an over-the-counter drug by the federal Food and Drug Administration. "Currently, school policies concerning sunscreen vary widely across Oregon because it is unclear whether students are allowed to bring and apply their own sunscreen at school," Steinsiek said. The issue came to light when a donor wanted to contribute sunscreen to a high school sporting event in order to protect students from getting sunburned, but because Oregon's statutes are unclear on sunscreen use, school administrators declined the gift, she said. The measure also allows school personnel to help students apply sunblock without risk of liability. Rep. Alissa Keny-Guyer, D-Portland, noted that Oregon has the fifth-highest rate of melanoma in the country. "Childhood overexposure to ultraviolet radiation is a leading cause of skin cancer," Keny-Guyer said. The bill now goes to the Senate. By Sheila V. Kumar The Associated Press MailTribune.com By Sheila V. Kumar The Associated Press Posted Mar. 18, 2015 at 6:54 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501