AZ HB2399

Reduces the required training hours for cosmetologist licenses from 1,500 hours to an unspecified lower amount (text shows deletion but replacement amount not provided).

Increases the required training hours for hairstylist licenses from 1,000 hours to 1,600 hours of training in a board-licensed school.

Amends cosmetology apprenticeship requirements to clarify that infection protection and law review instruction can be completed through a board-licensed school or department of economic security-approved apprenticeship program.

Updates language in cosmetology qualifications to specify that schools must be licensed "by the board" rather than "pursuant to this chapter."