HB 866

Abstract

Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. Changes all references to the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Nail Technology Committee to the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Nail Technology Board. Removes licensed barbers and barber teachers from those persons allowed to hold themselves out as estheticians or esthetics teachers and engage in the practice of esthetics without being licensed as estheticians or esthetics teachers. Adds performing certain services upon the cranial prosthesis or cranial prosthetic attachment of any person to the definition of barbering and cosmetology. Sets forth qualifications for the licensure of barber clinic teachers. Prohibits cosmetologists, estheticians, and nail technicians from using any technique, product, or practice intended to affect the living layers of the skin (now, prohibits them from performing any procedure that may puncture or abrade the skin below the stratum corneum of the epidermis or remove closed milia which may draw blood or serous body fluid). Provides that in order for a person to be qualified to receive a license as a cosmetologist or nail technician, that person must be beyond the age of compulsory school attendance or have a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education or the recognized equivalent of that certificate (now, he or she must have graduated from an eighth grade elementary school). Provides that in order for a person to be qualified to receive a license as a cosmetology clinic teacher, esthetics clinic teacher, or nail technology clinic teacher that person must have (i) completed a clinic teacher program of a certain number of hours or (ii) within 5 years preceding the required examination, have a minimum of 2 years of practical experience working at least 30 full-time hours per week as a licensed member of the profession (now, requires the person to do both). Raises continuing education program sponsor application fees. Repeals Sections concerning pre-existing nail technology and nail technology teacher practitioners. Makes other changes.