By J.D. Davidson | The Center Square Jul 4, 2023
(The Center Square) – It could become a little easier for people to get a barber or cosmetology license in Ohio.
Legislation that updates the state Cosmetology and Barber Board statutes recently passed the House 92-3 and now heads to the Senate. It adjusts regulations that proponents say never happened when the General Assembly merged the two boards in 2017.
“This legislation will better serve aspiring cosmetologists and barbers who have experienced unnecessary burdens,” said Rep. Bill Roemer, R-Richfield. “House Bill 158 makes it easier for schools who teach cosmetology and barbering, students who want to start their licensure through career technical education programs, and out-of-state applicants seeking their licenses.”
The bill would create one unified barbering/cosmetology school license that would stop schools that teach both from applying for two licenses. It also increases license reciprocity from other states.
Additionally, the bill reduces … continue reading the full article
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