REVISE BARBER COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL HOURS

House Bill 5396

Sponsor:  Rep. Andrea LaFontaine

Committee:  Regulatory Reform

Complete to 3-10-14

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5396 AS INTRODUCED 3-6-14

The bill would amend the Occupational Code to reduce the number hours that a barber college must offer in its educational program from 250 hours to 225 hours of classroom study, demonstrations, and recitations; and from 1,750 hours to 1,575 hours of practical barber training.

The hours are one of the requirements a barber college must meet in order to be licensed by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.  The department must issue a license when a barber college meets all statutory requirements.

MCL 339.1110

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would not have a significant fiscal impact.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   E. Best

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Paul Holland

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.