The bill amends section 1205a of the Occupational Code, specifically addressing the requirements for schools of cosmetology and cosmetology establishments that conduct apprenticeship programs. Key provisions include stipulations that students or apprentices cannot be required to attend for more than 40 hours per week, and that daily attendance records must be maintained and submitted to the department upon request. Additionally, the bill establishes that a grading system must be in place, and students or apprentices must pass an examination before certification of training completion is submitted to the department.

Further changes include the requirement that students or apprentices may only practice on the public after completing a specified number of instructional hours, with different criteria for various curricula. The bill also mandates that owners of cosmetology establishments cannot charge fees for teaching apprentices and allows for the training of multiple apprentices simultaneously, with a cap of two at any given time. Lastly, if a cosmetology establishment changes location, it can continue its apprenticeship program at the new site, provided a new license is obtained. The amendments will take effect 90 days after the bill is enacted into law.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 339.1205