HB17 Alabama 2015 1st Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Will AinsworthLt. Governor

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2015

Title

Cosmetology and Barbering, Alabama Board of, schools of cosmetology and barbering, provide training programs above secondary level, Secs. 34-7B-1, 34-7B-26 am'd.

Summary

The bill clarifies that schools of cosmetology and barbering offer training programs above high school level and updates licensing rules for those schools.

What This Bill Does

It defines 'school' to mean an institution licensed to teach training programs above the secondary level in barbering or cosmetology. It adds or tightens requirements for starting and operating such schools, including a $50,000 bond, liability insurance, financial statements, equipment lists, student contracts, and affidavits. It sets admissions, staffing, recordkeeping, and curriculum rules, including minimum training hours and transcripts, and it grants the board authority to approve or deny school sales or transfers. The changes take effect immediately after the governor signs the bill.

Who It Affects

• Schools and school owners/operators must meet new licensure and operating requirements (bond, insurance, financials, facilities, staffing, and recordkeeping) to offer programs above the secondary level.
• Students and the general public seeking cosmetology or barbering training must meet admissions rules and will receive instruction that includes required curriculum, safeguards, and official transcripts.

Key Provisions

• Defines 'SCHOOL' as an institution licensed or registered to teach training programs above the secondary level in barbering or cosmetology.
• Adds licensure requirements for schools, including a $50,000 bond, proof of liability insurance, a financial statement, equipment list, sample student contracts and financial forms, and affidavits from prospective students.
• Requires schools to admit only regular students with a recognized high school diploma or who are above the mandatory high school attendance age.
• Establishes staffing requirements: at least one instructor and one on-call instructor for the first 20 students, with an additional instructor for each subsequent 20 students; limits on instructor trainees; same on-call instructor may not serve more than one school.
• Requires recordkeeping and evaluation: daily, monthly, and cumulative records; regular class hours; grades and examinations; minimum program hours; and official transcripts within 30 days after completion or termination.
• Outlines curriculum expectations: practical demonstrations, theoretical study, sanitation, safety, and use of relevant cosmetics and equipment for the practices regulated by the chapter.
• Notes that schools teaching only barbering, esthetics, or manicuring must still meet general board requirements related to instructors, attendance, and records.
• Gives the board authority to approve or deny the sale or transfer of a school if there are outstanding violations.
• Effective date: becomes law immediately after governor's approval.

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Subjects

Cosmetology and Barbering, Board of