The bill amends the Occupational Code of Michigan, specifically section 1203a, to clarify the licensing requirements for individuals performing cosmetology services. It stipulates that individuals must be licensed to perform any form of cosmetology services on anyone other than their immediate family. The bill introduces new provisions allowing cosmetology students and apprentices to perform shampoo services without a license under certain conditions, such as being enrolled in a cosmetology school or apprenticeship program and having completed a minimum of 350 hours of instruction. Additionally, it requires cosmetology establishments employing students or apprentices to maintain employment records and ensure that licensed cosmetologists are present when these individuals perform shampoo services.

The amendments also include changes to the language used throughout the section, replacing gender-specific pronouns with gender-neutral terms. For instance, "he or she" is replaced with "the individual," and "his or her" is replaced with "the individual's." Furthermore, the bill specifies that the verification letter from the cosmetology school must be dated and signed by the school's director or manager, and it mandates that records related to the employment of students or apprentices be kept for a minimum of three years after the end of their employment. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the regulatory framework surrounding cosmetology practices while ensuring that students and apprentices can gain practical experience in a supervised environment.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 339.1203