HB636 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rod Scott

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Cosmetology and Barbering, Board of, sponsoring licensee authorized to train up to three registered apprentices at one time, Sec. 34-7B-16 am'd.

Summary

HB636 would let sponsor licensees of the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering train up to three registered apprentices at the same time.

What This Bill Does

The bill would amend Section 34-7B-16 to allow a sponsoring licensee to train up to three registered apprentices at one time in a licensed shop. It maintains the existing requirements for apprentice eligibility and permits, and adds oversight rules such as immediate notification of sponsorship changes, certification of completion within 120 days after training, potential fines for late certification, possible extra training hours if licensure is delayed beyond two years, and a rule preventing issuing apprentice permits if the person already holds the same license in another state.

Who It Affects

• Apprentices: individuals who want to train in cosmetology or barbering who are at least 16 years old, have completed at least 10 grades or the equivalent, and obtain an apprenticeship permit; they would be able to train in shops with up to three apprentices under a sponsor at one time.
• Sponsor licensees: licensed cosmetology/barbering professionals with at least five years of licensing who may train up to three apprentices at once, and must manage sponsorship changes, timely certification, and compliance with board requirements.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 34-7B-16 to allow sponsoring licensees to train up to three registered apprentices at one time.
• Adds apprenticeship process requirements and enforcement, including eligibility rules, the apprenticeship work permit process, immediate notification of changes in sponsorship, certification of completion within 120 days after training, penalties for late certification, possible additional training hours if licensure is delayed, and restriction on issuing apprentice permits to individuals who already hold a similar license in another state.

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Subjects

Cosmetology and Barberng, Board of