House File 711 amends various sections of the Iowa Code related to the practice of barbering and cosmetology. A significant addition is the establishment of an "establishment training program" under section 157.12D, which allows licensed establishments to employ individuals who are not licensed to provide certain services under the supervision of a licensed professional. These unlicensed individuals must complete two hours of education on relevant laws and sanitation before offering services. The bill also includes provisions for the board to approve combined courses of study for esthetics and nail technology, and it mandates that establishments disclose to consumers when services are provided by unlicensed individuals.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing regulations to clarify the roles of licensed schools and instructors, allowing instructors to perform services for compensation while not instructing students. It also stipulates that establishments participating in the training program must comply with safety and inspection requirements and allows the board to take disciplinary action if human health is endangered. The bill emphasizes the importance of supervision by licensed professionals and outlines the legal implications for establishments that do not comply with the new regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 157.2, 157.3, 157.12D, 157.10, 157.11, 157.13
Reprinted: 157.2, 157.3, 157.12D, 157.10, 157.11, 157.13
Enrolled: 157.2, 157.3, 157.12D, 157.10, 157.11, 157.13