This bill establishes an "establishment training program" for barbering and cosmetology in Iowa, allowing licensed establishments to employ unlicensed individuals to perform specific services such as shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair under the supervision of a licensed professional. To participate, unlicensed individuals must complete two hours of education on relevant laws and sanitation. The bill mandates that participating establishments comply with various safety, inspection, and licensing requirements, and it requires them to disclose to consumers when services are provided by unlicensed individuals.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of establishment owners to ensure the competence of unlicensed providers and allows for inspections by the department to ensure compliance with the program's standards. It also provides legal recourse for consumers injured while receiving services from unlicensed providers, allowing them to recover attorney fees and seek equitable relief. The board of barbering and cosmetology is granted authority to suspend or revoke an establishment's participation in the program if human health is deemed endangered, ensuring oversight and accountability within the training program.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 157.2, 157.11, 157.13