Bill > HB4927

This bill modifies the requirements for obtaining a barber license in Michigan by reducing the required training hours from 1,800 to 1,500 for both barber college students and apprentices. The bill updates several key provisions related to barber education and licensing, including allowing licensed cosmetologists to substitute up to 1,000 hours of cosmetology training for barber college instruction if the courses are substantially similar. The legislation maintains existing requirements such as being at least 17 years old, demonstrating good moral character, passing an examination, and completing at least a tenth-grade education. For apprenticeship programs, the bill establishes specific guidelines, such as limiting weekly attendance to 40 hours, creating a formal grading system, and requiring record-keeping for at least three years. The bill also adjusts instructor requirements for barber colleges, including maintaining a ratio of at least one instructor for every 30 students during practical training and ensuring specific classroom instruction content. These changes aim to provide more flexible pathways to obtaining a barber license while maintaining educational standards and professional qualifications.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4927