The bill amends the Occupational Code, specifically sections 1108 and 1110, to update the requirements for obtaining a barber license and the operation of barber colleges in Michigan. Key changes include lowering the required hours of study from 1,800 to 1,500 for both barber college courses and apprenticeship programs. Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions for barber colleges, such as requiring that at least one licensed instructor be present during practical training and classroom instruction, and mandates that barber colleges maintain specific records for apprentices for a minimum of three years.

Furthermore, the bill allows for the substitution of hours of instruction from a state school of cosmetology for barber college hours, with a cap of 1,000 hours for such substitutions. It also clarifies that barber colleges and state cosmetology schools may share facilities, and it establishes that barber colleges must display their licenses prominently. The amendments aim to streamline the licensing process and enhance the educational standards for barbers and barber colleges in Michigan.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 339.1108, 339.1110