IL HB3854

Reduces required training hours for barber licensure from 1,500 to 1,200 hours, and allows cosmetology schools to accept up to 800 hours (down from 1,000) of cross-training credit

Lowers cosmetologist licensure requirements from 1,500 to 1,200 hours, with similar reductions for cross-licensing between barber and cosmetology professions (500 to 400 additional hours)

Decreases teacher training requirements across all license categories by approximately 20%, including barber teacher (1,000 to 800 hours), cosmetology teacher (1,000 to 800 hours), and clinic teacher (250 to 200 hours)

Reduces esthetician training from 750 to 600 hours and nail technician training from 350 to 280 hours, with corresponding reductions for teacher licenses in these specialties

Lowers hair braider licensure requirements from 300 to 240 clock hours (or 10 to 8 credit hours), and reduces remedial training hours required after failed licensing examinations across all categories