SB2877 Summary

• Allows barber applicants to take the licensing examination after completing 1,200 hours of study instead of waiting for full program completion.

• Allows cosmetology applicants to take the licensing examination after completing 1,200 hours of study instead of waiting for full program completion.

• Allows esthetician applicants to take the licensing examination after completing 600 hours of study instead of waiting for full program completion.

• Allows nail technician applicants to take the licensing examination after completing 280 hours of study instead of waiting for full program completion.

• Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985 to allow earlier examination eligibility across all license categories.