This bill amends current law to allow cosmetology and hairstyling students who have completed at least 60 hours of relevant course instruction to obtain a student permit specifically for shampooing and rinsing hair. Previously, only senior students with a minimum of 600 hours of instruction were eligible for such permits. The new provisions will enable junior students to participate in practical hair washing services, provided they can demonstrate they do not have any communicable, contagious, or infectious diseases that could be transmitted during these services.

The bill introduces several key changes to the eligibility criteria for student permits. It specifies that junior students must submit satisfactory evidence of their completed coursework and health status to the Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling. Additionally, the bill states that all permits will remain valid only while the student is registered at a licensed school or enrolled in an approved vocational program, expiring upon graduation, withdrawal, or an extended leave of absence. This legislation aims to enhance the practical training opportunities for junior cosmetology students while ensuring public health and safety.

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Introduced: 45:5B-25