The bill amends the Occupational Code to establish new licensing requirements for barber colleges in Michigan. It mandates that barber colleges must issue a license if they meet specific criteria, including providing a comprehensive educational program of 225 hours of classroom study and 1,575 hours of practical training, maintaining sanitation standards, and employing at least one full-time licensed instructor. The bill also stipulates that barber colleges must be completely partitioned from other businesses, except for the provision of barber services and the sale of related products. Additionally, it allows for the substitution of up to 1,000 hours of cosmetology instruction for barber training, provided the content is substantially similar.

Key changes in the bill include the reduction of required full-time instructors from two to one, the clarification that a barber college may not conduct any other business besides barbering and teaching, and the requirement for barber colleges to display their licenses prominently. The bill also introduces provisions for student instructors, allowing them to instruct under certain emergency conditions, and specifies that the license of a barber college is automatically revoked upon ownership transfer or location change. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance the regulatory framework governing barber colleges while ensuring quality education and compliance with health standards.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 339.1110