The bill amends section 4713.08 and enacts section 4713.47 of the Revised Code to establish a natural hair stylist education grant program. This program aims to increase the number of students learning natural hair styling at schools by allowing the state cosmetology and barber board to award grants for various educational initiatives. These initiatives include practical training courses, post-secondary programs, and workshops focused on hair care techniques and cultural sensitivity. The board is also tasked with adopting necessary rules for administering the program, including eligibility requirements and grant amounts.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision to repeal the existing section 4713.08, which indicates a significant restructuring of the regulations governing cosmetology and barbering practices. The bill appropriates $1,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund for the grant program, with the intention of enhancing educational opportunities in natural hair styling and promoting diversity in cosmetology education.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4713.08