158.301 Legislative findings on skin cancer risks -- Schools encouraged to educate
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students on risks of exposure to ultraviolet rays.
(1)The General Assembly finds that:
(a)The chief cause of skin cancer is exposure to ultraviolet rays from natural
sunlight and artificial sources;
(b)According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer is one
(1)of the most
common types of cancer in the United States, with one
(1)in five
Americans developing skin cancer in his or her lifetime and one
(1)American
dying from skin cancer every hour;
(c)The lifetime risk of getting skin cancer is linked to sun exposure and sunburn
during childhood and adolescence;
(d)World and national health organizations have published guidelines or
instructional materials regarding sun safety and skin cancer prevention for
schools; and
(e)Schools have the potential to positively influence pupil behavior regarding
skin cancer prevention.
(2)The General Assembly hereby encourages each public school to provide age-
appropriate education to all students on the risks associated with exposure to
ultraviolet rays from natural sunlight and artificial sources.
(a)The education should be included within the existing health curriculum as
required by KRS 156.160(1)(a) and in accordance with the curriculum policy
adopted by the school-based decision making council or, if none exists, by the
school principal.
(b)The education should be consistent with guidelines published by world or
national health organizations and should include, but not be limited to:
1. The facts and statistics about skin cancer;
2. The cause and impact of skin cancer; and
3. Strategies and behaviors to reduce individual risks for skin cancer.
(c)The Kentucky Department of Education shall provide instructional resources,
including information from national standards and health organizations.