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HF 3964

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 02/19/2024 02:11pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to cosmetology; modifying provisions related to cosmetology by including
all hair types and textures in the study of cosmetology and hair; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 155A.27, subdivision 2; Minnesota Statutes 2023
Supplement, section 155A.2705, subdivision 3.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 155A.27, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Qualifications.

new text begin (a) new text end Qualifications for licensing in each classification shall be
determined by the board and established by rule, and shall include educational and
experiential prerequisites.

new text begin (b) A person applying for an individual license to practice as a cosmetologist, hair
technician, manager, or instructor must: (1) successfully complete training on the properties
of the hair and all hair types and textures, including coil, curl, or wave patterns, hair strand
thicknesses, and volumes of hair; and (2) have experience providing services to individuals
with hair of all types and textures, including coil, curl, or wave patterns, hair strand
thicknesses, and volumes of hair.
new text end

new text begin (c) new text end The rules shall require a demonstrated knowledge of procedures necessary to protect
the health and safety of the practitioner and the consumer of cosmetology services, including
but not limited to infection control, use of implements, apparatuses and other appliances,
and the use of chemicals.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2024.
 new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 155A.2705, subdivision 3, is amended
to read:


Subd. 3.

Training.

Hair technician training must be completed at a Minnesota-licensed
cosmetology school. The training must consist of 900 hours of coursework and planned
clinical instruction and experience that includes:

(1) the first 300 hours of the hair technology course that includes:

(i) student orientation;

(ii) preclinical instruction in the theory of sciences, including:

(A) muscle and bone structure and function;

(B) properties of the hairnew text begin , a study of all hair types and textures, including coil, curl, or
wave patterns, hair strand thicknesses, and volumes of hair,new text end and scalp;

(C) disorders and diseases of the hair and scalp;

(D) chemistry as related to hair technology; and

(E) electricity and light related to the practice of hair technology;

(iii) theory and preclinical instruction on client and service safety prior to students
offering services;

(iv) introductory service skills that are limited to the observation of an instructor
demonstration, student use of mannequins, or student-to-student application of basic services
related to hair technology;

(v) Minnesota statutes and rules pertaining to the regulation of hair technology;

(vi) health and safety instruction that includes:

(A) chemical safety;

(B) safety data sheets;

(C) personal protective equipment (PPE);

(D) hazardous substances; and

(E) laws and regulations related to health and public safety; and

(vii) infection control to protect the health and safety of the public and technician that
includes:

(A) disinfectants;

(B) disinfectant procedures;

(C) cleaning and disinfection;

(D) single use items;

(E) storage of tools, implements, and linens; and

(F) other implements and equipment used in salons and schools;

(2) 300 hours in hair cutting and styling that includes hair and scalp analysisdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ; providing
services to individuals who have all hair types and textures, including coil, curl, or wave
patterns, hair strand thicknesses, and volumes of hair;new text end cleaningdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;new text end scalp and hair conditioningdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;new text end
hair design and shapingdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;new text end dryingdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;new text end arrangingdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;new text end curlingdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;new text end dressingdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;new text end wavingdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;new text end and nonchemical
straightening; and

(3) 300 hours in chemical hair services that includes hair and scalp analysisdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ; providing
services to individuals with all hair types and textures, including coil, curl, or wave patterns,
hair strand thicknesses, and volumes of hair; new text end dyingdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;new text end bleachingdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;new text end reactive chemicalsdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;new text end keratindeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;new text end
hair coloringdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;new text end permanent straighteningdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;new text end permanent wavingdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;new text end predisposition and strand
testsdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;new text end safety precautionsdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;new text end chemical mixingdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;new text end color formulationdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;new text end and the use of dye removers.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2024.
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