This bill amends the composition of the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling, reducing the number of public members from three to two. It introduces new requirements for board membership, specifying that one member must represent public school vocational programs in cosmetology and hairstyling, while another must represent licensed private schools in the same field. Additionally, the bill clarifies that six of the remaining members must hold practicing licenses issued by the board and have at least five years of experience in their respective professions, without having been involved in teaching at licensed schools.

Furthermore, the bill maintains the requirement for a State executive department member and adds a stipulation that two members must be owners or operators of hair braiding shops in New Jersey. The previous requirement for a licensed teacher engaged in teaching at a licensed school has been removed, and the focus has shifted to ensuring that board members have diverse professional backgrounds within the cosmetology and hairstyling fields. This restructuring aims to enhance the board's representation and expertise in various aspects of the industry.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45:5B-4