The bill amends section 71-216.01 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, updating the requirements for applicants taking the barber examination. Under the new provisions, applicants who fail the examination may retake it up to two additional times without needing further study. However, if they fail a third time, they must complete an additional 500 hours of barbering coursework before being allowed to retake the exam. Additionally, applicants may demonstrate proficiency after completing 250 hours to potentially waive the remaining coursework, but if they fail the exam after this opportunity, they must complete the remaining hours before a fifth attempt.

The bill also removes previous language that allowed graduates to retake the exam without further study after failing once, and it clarifies the conditions under which additional coursework is required. The original section 71-216.01 is repealed, consolidating the updated requirements into a more streamlined format.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 71-216.01
Final Reading: 71-216.01
Slip Law: 71-216.01