The bill establishes the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Online Licensing Pilot Program within Service Oklahoma, aimed at enhancing the application and renewal process for professional licenses in the cosmetology and barbering fields. It mandates the use of a specific web-based platform for these licensing processes, which will be selected and hosted by Service Oklahoma. The bill also outlines the need for interagency agreements between Service Oklahoma and the State Board to facilitate the program's implementation.
Additionally, 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 executive directors of both Service Oklahoma and the State Board are authorized to create necessary rules for the program's execution. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.