This bill amends current law to clarify that the requirements for the closure of private career schools also apply to certain schools licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling. Specifically, it defines "private career school" to include those licensed by the board for teaching cosmetology, hairstyling, and related fields. The bill mandates that these schools must file teach-out plans with the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development to ensure that students are treated equitably in the event of a school closure.

Additionally, the bill requires the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling to develop a model teach-out plan that licensed private career schools can use when submitting their plans to the commissioner. This legislative action is a response to the abrupt closure of the Capri Institute, which left many students with institutional debt and no access to their academic records. By enforcing these requirements, the bill aims to protect students and ensure they have a pathway to complete their education in the event of a school closure.

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Introduced: 34:15C-10.3