Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 339 § 339.874 — Use of
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 339 ·
Oregon Code § 339.874·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Use of
sun-protective clothing and sunscreen.
(1) Each school district shall allow the following during school hours, at a
school-sponsored activity or while under the supervision of school personnel:
(a) The outdoor
use by students of sun-protective clothing, including hats.
(b) The
application of and use by students of nonprescription sunscreen, including
sunscreen that contains para-aminobenzoic acid, without any required
documentation from a licensed health care professional.
(2) Nothing in
subsection (1)(a) of this section prevents a school district from prohibiting
certain clothing or hats based on the inappropriateness of the graphics, color
or message of the clothing or hats.
(3) A school
district may allow school personnel to assist students in applying
nonprescription sunscreen but may not require school personnel to assist
students in applying nonprescription sunscreen.
(4) School
personnel may not be held liable in a criminal action or for civil damages for
application of nonprescription sunscreen, including sunscreen that contains
para-aminobenzoic acid, if the nonprescription sunscreen is available to and
used by the student in accordance with this section. [2015 c.162 §1]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 339.874
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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