SB 1329
An Act amending the act of May 3, 1933 (P.L.242, No.86), referred to as the Cosmetology Law, further providing for duration and renewal of licenses.
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Bill overview
This bill changes the rules for renewing cosmetology licenses in Pennsylvania. It requires licensed professionals to complete ten hours of continuing education every two years, with specific requirements for the content of those courses including professional skills, health and sanitation, and legal/ethical matters. The continuing education must align with the license held, and providers of this education must be approved by the board.
Key provisions
- Cosmetologists must complete 10 hours of continuing education biennially.
- At least 8 hours of continuing education must be in professional skills and techniques.
- At least 1 hour must be in health and sanitation.
- At least 1 hour must be in legal matters, regulatory matters, or ethics.
- Continuing education hours must align with the license held.
- Continuing education providers must be approved by the board.
- Renewal applications must include submitted continuing education hours.
Who is affected
- Cosmetologists
- Cosmetology salon owners and managers
- Cosmetology students and apprentices
- The Board of Cosmetology
- The Department of State
Notable changes
- Requires specific continuing education hours (10 total, with breakdowns).
- Introduces requirements for the content of continuing education courses.
- Mandates approval of continuing education providers.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Judith Schwank
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