The bill amends section 71-216.01 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, updating the requirements for applicants taking the barber examination. It allows applicants who fail the examination to retake it up to two additional times without needing further study. However, if an applicant fails a third time, they must complete an additional 500 hours of barbering education, with a maximum of ten hours per day, before being eligible to retake the exam. Additionally, applicants may demonstrate proficiency after completing 250 hours to potentially waive the remaining course requirements, 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 specified different conditions for retaking the examination, including a requirement for a three-month completion timeline for the additional study after a second failure. The original section 71-216.01 is repealed, streamlining the process and providing clearer guidelines for applicants in the barbering field.

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