The bill amends section 4713.08 of the Revised Code and enacts section 4713.47 to establish a natural hair stylist education grant program administered by the state cosmetology and barber board. The program aims to increase the number of students learning natural hair styling by providing grants to schools for various educational offerings, including practical training courses, post-secondary programs, and workshops focused on hair care techniques and cultural sensitivity. The board is tasked with developing rules for the administration of this program, including eligibility requirements and grant amounts.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision to establish procedures for administering the natural hair stylist education grant program as part of the rules adopted under section 4713.08. It also repeals the existing section 4713.08, indicating a significant update to the regulatory framework governing cosmetology and barbering in Ohio. The bill appropriates $1,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund for the grant program, reflecting a commitment to enhancing education in natural hair styling practices.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4713.08