The bill introduces a new section, 3314.033, to the Revised Code, mandating that community school operators and post-secondary educational institutions in Ohio disclose their for-profit status. Community schools with for-profit operators must display a clear statement on their official websites, promotional materials, and contracts, stating: "(Name of Community School Operator) IS A FOR-PROFIT BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF OHIO." Similar requirements are established for for-profit post-secondary institutions and barber schools, ensuring that any promotional media from unaffiliated entities also includes a statement of their for-profit status. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and inform prospective students about the nature of the institutions they are considering.

Additionally, the bill amends the responsibilities of the state cosmetology and barber board, focusing on consumer protection and transparency for for-profit cosmetology schools. It requires these schools to prominently disclose their for-profit status in a type size equal to or larger than other text on their websites and promotional materials. The board is also tasked with conducting regular inspections of licensed facilities and protecting individuals who report violations. Furthermore, the bill streamlines the board's operations by repealing redundant or outdated sections of the Revised Code, thereby enhancing its regulatory framework.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3332.031, 3333.046, 4709.05, 4713.07