Bill > A1929

This bill clarifies and expands the definition of "private career school" to explicitly include schools licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling that offer training in cosmetology, hairstyling, beauty culture, barbering, manicuring, hair braiding, skin care, and other specialized beauty-related fields. The bill requires the Cosmetology and Hairstyling Board to develop a model teach-out plan for these schools, which provides guidance on how students can complete their educational programs if a school closes. The teach-out plan ensures that students are treated equitably and have a reasonable opportunity to finish their studies if their school stops operating. The bill modifies the existing law from 2021 about private career school closures, and its implementation will take effect six months after enactment, with provisions for administrative preparation by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development and the Cosmetology and Hairstyling Board. This legislation aims to provide additional protections and clarity for students attending specialized beauty and cosmetology schools in New Jersey.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A1929