The bill amends the Occupational Code, specifically section 1205a, to establish new requirements for cosmetology schools and apprenticeship programs in Michigan. Key provisions include ensuring that students or apprentices are not required to attend more than 40 hours per week, maintaining daily attendance records that must be sent to the department monthly upon request, and keeping records of student enrollment. Additionally, the bill mandates that a grading system be established, and students or apprentices must pass an examination before certification of training completion. It also specifies that students or apprentices can only practice on the public after completing a minimum of 350 hours of instruction in the general cosmetology curriculum, or a quarter of the hours required for specialized programs.

Further, the bill stipulates that owners of cosmetology establishments conducting apprenticeship programs cannot charge fees for teaching services to apprentices. It allows for the training of additional apprentices at a cosmetology establishment, with a limit of two apprentices being trained simultaneously. If the location of the establishment changes, the apprenticeship program can continue at the new location, provided a new license is issued. The amendments take effect 90 days after the bill is enacted into law.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-1): 339.1205
House Introduced Bill: 339.1205
As Passed by the House: 339.1205