The bill establishes the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Online Licensing Pilot Program within Service Oklahoma, aimed at enhancing the application and renewal processes for professional licenses in the cosmetology and barbering fields. It mandates the use of a specific web-based platform for these licensing activities, which will be selected and hosted by Service Oklahoma. The bill also allows for the creation of interagency agreements to facilitate the program's implementation and authorizes the executive directors of both Service Oklahoma and the State Board to promulgate necessary rules.
Importantly, the bill clarifies that it does not diminish the authority of the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering regarding licensure qualifications, examination requirements, or disciplinary standards. The powers and duties of the Board remain intact, with Service Oklahoma's role limited to the selection and hosting of the web-based platform. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.