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This bill establishes the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Online Licensing Pilot Program within Service Oklahoma, a state agency. The program aims to develop and improve the online application and renewal process for professional licenses in cosmetology and barbering. Service Oklahoma will select and host a web-based platform for licensing through a process compliant with the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that Service Oklahoma's role is limited to platform selection and hosting, and does not transfer any licensing authority or decision-making power from the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. The board will retain full authority over licensure qualifications, examination requirements, and disciplinary standards. The executive directors of both Service Oklahoma and the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering are authorized to create necessary implementation rules. Additionally, the program seeks to evaluate online licensing processes that could potentially be applied to other professional occupations in the future. The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, providing ample time for development and preparation of the online licensing platform.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb319&Session=2600