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State Senator Bill Beagle
Legislation
Cutting Regulation on Cosmetology Students and Salon Owners Passed
COLUMBUS - State Senator Bill Beagle (R-Tipp City) announced the
passage of legislation today that would provide new opportunities
for cosmetologists to open their own salons and make it easier for
students to enter into the profession following the completion of
necessary coursework.
Senate Bill 213, co-sponsored by Senator Beagle, eliminates the
requirement that salons have one employee on staff at all times with a
manager's license and instead requires new students to complete a
six-month apprenticeship before working without supervision.
"When government says you need to be licensed to shampoo hair, it is
evident that industry is being suffocated by over regulation," said
Beagle. "This legislation takes a common sense approach in reducing
requirements placed on cosmetology students and salon owners while
maintaining high standards of safety for consumers."
Salon owners believe that the 1,500-hour licensure requirement is
unnecessary and only adds to the amount of debt incurred by cosmetology
school graduates. The elimination of the manager's license requirement
will be offset by the increased training and experience students
receive during the apprenticeship.
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