MI HB5207

Reduces barber instructor training requirements from 1 year to 600 hours of instruction, with the same 600-hour experience substitution allowed for those authorized to instruct in other jurisdictions.

Creates a new pathway for licensed cosmetology instructors to obtain barber instructor licenses by completing 300 hours of training in straight razor shaving and barbering technique at a licensed barber college.

Creates a reciprocal pathway for licensed barber instructors to obtain cosmetology instructor licenses by completing 300 hours of training in cosmetology technique and services at a licensed school of cosmetology.

Maintains existing requirements that barber instructor applicants must be licensed barbers with at least 2 years of experience, have a high school diploma or equivalent, pass an approved examination, and be of good moral character.