Bill > HB4024

This bill establishes a cosmetology apprenticeship program in West Virginia, allowing companies to train employees for practical, real-world experience. The bill sets out the requirements for becoming a barber or cosmetologist apprentice, including age, education, and character criteria. It also establishes requirements for licensed barbers or cosmetologists to sponsor an apprentice. The bill grants the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology the authority to create rules and regulations to implement the apprenticeship program, including procedures for examination and a fee schedule. Additionally, the bill creates new certifications for waxing specialists and allows barbers who complete a 300-hour chemical services program to obtain a 1500-hour license, as well as permits cosmetologists who complete the apprenticeship program to receive the same certification as someone who completed beauty school.