his year, state boards took a beating, especially in California. Several other states scrutinized whether they even need licensing at all.
Two schools have been revealed as “diploma mills,” selling certification of school hours. More than 2,000 licensees are suspected of holding fraudulent licenses.
The bill was sponsored by Sen. Jim D. Thompson, Sen. Alan Aker, Rep. Kay S. Jorgensen, Rep. Steve Cutler, Rep. Michael DeMersseman, Rep. Roger W. Hunt, and Rep. Robert A. Roe.
Last year, the DCA indicated, among other proposals, that it might lower educational requirements for cosmetologists.
Do sunset reviews mean the end of cosmetology licensing? Not necessarily, but they do require the government to evaluate the relevance of licensing and education of cosmetologists. This year, 12 states are scrutinizing the cosmetology industry.
"You cannot rush the state," says industry advocate Patricia Johnson-Rambo.
A bill requiring 350 hours of education for nail technicians had passed the House and was going to the State Senate.
The Massachusetts state legislature recently voted against a bill proposed by Governor William Weld that would have abolished regulations for 14 professions, including barbering and cosmetology.
The Arizona State Board of Cosmetology has proposed to completely update the rules for all segments of the cosmetology industry in that state.
