The bill amends the Occupational Code to establish a framework for issuing secondary school facility licenses for cosmetology training. It mandates that the Department of Licensing issue these licenses to individuals who already hold a cosmetology school license, provided they meet specific criteria. These criteria include submitting a detailed application that outlines the intended use of the facility, a current floor plan, and ensuring that the facility does not offer cosmetology services to the public or contain equipment for such services. Additionally, all training must be conducted by licensed instructors with at least three years of experience, and the facility must pass an inspection by the department.

The bill also stipulates that the secondary school facility license must be prominently displayed, and the department is required to conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance. If there is a change in ownership or location of the facility, the license becomes void, necessitating a new application for continued operation. Furthermore, the department is tasked with developing rules to implement these provisions within 18 months of the bill's enactment. The definitions of "secondary school facility" and "secondary school facility license" are also provided to clarify the scope of the legislation.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 339.101, 339.2677