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Updated: Friday, 17 Aug 2012, 11:21 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 17 Aug 2012, 11:21 PM EDT

Brian Tabor
Posted by: Eli George

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - Schools in New York State will be able to apply sunscreen to students without a doctor's note this year.

The State Education Department issued what it calls "new guidance," dropping the requirement for a doctor's note for sunscreen that doesn't treat an injury or illness. Parental permission will still be required.

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