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This bill amends Oklahoma law to require the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering to employ an assistant executive director in addition to the existing executive director position. The bill establishes specific qualifications for the new assistant executive director role, mandating that this person must devote full time to their duties, hold a current Oklahoma master instructor license, and be qualified by education and experience. The existing provisions for the executive director remain largely unchanged, including requirements that they cannot be actively practicing cosmetology or barbering, must keep board records, collect fees, make quarterly financial reports, approve payrolls, and perform other duties as directed by the board. The bill will take effect on November 1, 2025, providing ample time for the board to implement the new position and its requirements. This legislative change appears aimed at enhancing the administrative capacity and oversight of the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering by adding a formally defined assistant executive director role with specific professional qualifications.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb157&Session=2600