Bill > HR4539

This bill establishes a federal grant program administered by the Secretary of Labor to support education and technical training specifically focused on textured hair services in cosmetology schools. Under this act, the Department of Labor will award competitive grants to states, which will then distribute subgrants to eligible entities (primarily minority or women-owned businesses with at least several years of operational history) to develop and provide specialized cosmetology training. The training must cover specific techniques including shampooing, deep conditioning, braiding, twisting, and styling textured hair, which is defined as hair that is naturally coiled, curly, or wavy. Subgrants will be for six-month terms and can be renewed, with recipients required to submit detailed reports about their training activities, including the number of instructors trained and students educated. Eligible entities may use funds to develop curriculum, hire and train instructors, and even create digital training resources like prerecorded videos. The goal is to increase access to and quality of cosmetology education specifically related to textured hair, addressing a gap in current professional training programs by ensuring cosmetology students learn techniques appropriate for diverse hair types.

Education

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4539/all-info