Professions and occupations; Oklahoma Cosmetology and Barbering Act; curriculum hours; instruction eligibility; student apprenticeships; student apprentice compensation; State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering rules; examination for licensure; effective date.
Impact
The bill fundamentally alters how cosmetology and barber schools operate, particularly concerning student apprenticeships. Under the current legislation, students can only accrue clinical hours without financial remuneration. HB3843 permits apprentices to receive fair compensation for their work under qualified supervision, which could enhance the attractiveness of these training programs to new students. Moreover, it aims to empower the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering to establish rules regarding this compensation, which could standardize practices across the state, ensuring that apprentices are fairly treated during their training.
Summary
House Bill 3843 seeks to amend key provisions of the Oklahoma Cosmetology and Barbering Act, specifically targeting curriculum requirements and the conditions for cosmetology and barber schools. This bill proposes a revision of the mandated curriculum hours, allowing for a more flexible approach to the educational requirements necessary for students to qualify for licensure as cosmetologists and barbers. Modifications include provisions for student apprentices to receive compensation for their work performed as part of their training, directly impacting the financial dynamics of training programs in this field.
Contention
While proponents of HB3843 laud the potential for increased apprenticeship opportunities and fair pay for students, there may be pushback regarding how these changes could affect the financial sustainability of cosmetology and barber schools. Concerns may arise about the ability of smaller institutions to comply with the proposed regulations around compensation and curriculum delivery. Stakeholders might voice worries that these amendments could lead to increased operational costs for schools, which might be passed down to students or lead to a reduction in the number of training facilities available, particularly in rural areas.
Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program; providing certain qualifying score; providing eligibility for students who complete certain core curriculum. Effective date. Emergency.
Repeal the board of barber examiners and cosmetology commission, and to create the cosmetology and barbering board, to provide a penalty, and to make an appropriation therefor.