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Board approves several reciprocity and testing requests; denies long‑dormant hours extension
Summary
The board approved multiple applicants to test and several reciprocity applications (including an applicant from California to take both exams), and denied a 2012 enrollment‑date extension request for 1,040 hours because it exceeded the statutory seven‑year completion window.
The board approved several applicants seeking permission to test and some out‑of‑state reciprocity applications while also denying a request to extend long‑dormant student hours.
Board staff presented multiple applicants seeking to take licensing exams despite recent felony convictions or incarceration; the board approved their requests consistent with its practice of using agreed orders and probationary licensing where appropriate. Executive Director Roxanna Gamusio said the board and staff will review documents and use agreed orders as necessary. "These applicants have a felony conviction within the last three years and/or are currently incarcerated. They are requesting to take the exams... and the board always approves an agreed order for a two year probationary license," she explained.
Reciprocity approvals included Ann Duck Fan (license from Texas) and Quanban Tran (previously licensed via Colorado but surrendered that license after document irregularities). The board accepted motions to approve both reciprocal applications after verifying current out‑of‑state documents.
The board also granted California licensee Hannah Kelly permission to take both the practical and written exams here in Tennessee while her reciprocity paperwork is finalized. Kelly holds a California aesthetics license based on 600 hours; Tennessee requires 750, and the board approved her to test both exams rather than require additional hours or a waiting period.
Separately, the board considered a request from Jaden Ruguro, who began cosmetology education in 2012 and sought to preserve 1,040 hours beyond the seven‑year statutory limit. After members reviewed precedent and discussed equitable exceptions for incarceration or medical emergencies, the board voted to deny the extension, citing the long gap since initial enrollment.
Members instructed staff to continue using routine agreed‑order processes for high‑risk or felony applicants and to require the usual documentation for reciprocity approvals.
