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Committee approves bill to authorize barber apprenticeships, adds owner‑permission and flexible training window
Summary
The Education Committee passed House Bill 257 to create registered barber apprenticeships. Committee amendments added owner permission for shop‑based apprenticeships, aligned education requirements with existing statute, and extended the apprenticeship window to up to four years.
Representative John Singh sponsored House Bill 257 to establish an apprenticeship pathway for barbers, allowing registered barbers to select and train apprentices in shop settings.
Under the bill as amended in committee, a registered barber may select up to two apprentices at a time (with the written permission of the shop owner if the barber is not the owner). Apprentices must complete required training, including a minimum of 36 hours of training and safety instruction; initial language set a one‑to‑two‑year window to complete the…
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