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This bill amends the Oklahoma Cosmetology and Barbering Act to introduce mandatory continuing education requirements for licensed professionals in the cosmetology and barbering fields. Starting January 1, 2026, licensees will need to complete 12 hours of continuing education courses approved by the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering within the 24 months preceding license renewal or reactivation. The Board is required to develop rules specifying the subjects to be included in these continuing education courses, and will mandate that licensees complete a certain number of prescribed subjects. The bill maintains the existing one-year license validity period, with licenses expiring on the last day of the licensee's birth month, and retains provisions for late renewals and address change notifications. The new continuing education requirement aims to ensure that cosmetology and barbering professionals stay current with industry standards, techniques, and best practices. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025, giving professionals and the Board time to prepare for the new educational mandate.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb532&Session=2600