(a) Any person who has acquired any of the following training is required to take the written and practical examinations:

1. (1) Cosmetology, manicuring, aesthetics, or instructor training as stipulated in Arkansas Code § 17-26-304;
2. (2) Electrology as stipulated in Arkansas Code § 17-26-306; or
3. (3) Electrology instructor training as stipulated in Arkansas Code § 17-26-307.

(d) Written.

1. (1) If the training was provided in this state:

   1. (A) Completed training. The school of cosmetology or postsecondary school of cosmetology is responsible for submitting a Certificate of Training Graduated form to the department confirming the completion of hours; and
   2. (B) Partial training currently enrolled. The school of cosmetology or postsecondary school of cosmetology is responsible for submitting early testing-examination form.

2. (2)

   1. (A) If the training, completed or partial, was obtained in another state, then the applicant must meet eligibility requirements.
   2. (B) The applicant is responsible for arranging to have sent to the department his or her certification from the other state or school in which the hours were obtained.
   3. (C) If the department determines eligibility requirements are met, the applicant will be required to take the Arkansas written and practical exams.

(e) Practical examination.

1. (1) Schools of cosmetology or postsecondary schools of cosmetology shall administer the official Arkansas practical licensing examination that has been developed by the department and shall:

   1. (A) Utilize the official grading, scoring, and rating document;
   2. (B) Be scheduled Monday through Friday during regular business hours;
   3. (C) Be proctored in accordance with the National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology guidelines, including allotted time allowed for each section of the practical examination; and
   4. (D) Be observed for compliance once a year by a cosmetology inspector or a representative from the Cosmetology Section.

2. (2) Supply list.

   1. (A) A supply list shall be developed and provided by the school for each candidate that contains the implements, supplies, and equipment necessary to perform each phase of the examination.
   2. (B) Each candidate will be required to bring a kit and/or carrying case that contains all the necessary items contained in the list.

(f) General policies and procedures.

1. (1) The Cosmetology Section and/or any designated testing provider will establish cancellation policies, interpreter policies, and supply requirements for examinations.

2. (2) All such information shall be made readily available to:

   1. (A) Schools of cosmetology;
   2. (B) Postsecondary schools of cosmetology;
   3. (C) Students; and
   4. (D) Reciprocity applicants.
3. (3) Updated Candidate Information Bulletins for the written examination will be posted on the department’s website and, if appropriate, on the website of the designated testing provider responsible for administering examinations.

(g) Grades.

1. (1) A passing grade of seventy-five (75) is required in the practical examination and a grade of seventy (70) is required in the written examination pertaining to the mandated curriculum, as well as the state law exam.
2. (2) In addition, a grade of seventy (70) is required on the state law exam when taken independently.