Senate Bill No. 178, now Public Act No. 24-53, mandates the inclusion of education and training for working with textured hair in the curriculum requirements for barber and hairdressing schools in Connecticut. The bill defines "textured hair" as hair that is coiled, curly, or wavy. The Commissioner of Public Health, in consultation with the Connecticut Examining Board for Barbers, Hairdressers, and Cosmeticians, is tasked with amending the regulations to incorporate this new training component. The curriculum changes are to be implemented by July 1, 2024.

The bill specifically requires that the amended regulations include provisions for services to individuals with various curl and wave patterns, hair strand thicknesses, and volumes of hair. The Commissioner of Public Health is also directed to post the updated curriculum on the Department of Public Health's website. The act ensures that professionals in the field are equipped with the necessary skills to cater to a diverse clientele with different hair textures.