Cosmetology, Board of

Cosmetology, Board of

Chapter 4: Instructors

Effective Date: 09/06/2016 to 06/23/2021

Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 033.0001.4.09062016

Chapter 4Instructor Licensing and Requirements

Section 1. Instructor License.

(a) Licensing by examination:

(i) Applicant shall meet all requirements set forth in chapter 5, section 3 (a) through (d); and

(ii) Graduated from an instructor program with equal or greater hour requirements as set forth in chapter 6, section 7; or

(iii) Have equal or greater study in teaching from outside a cosmetology school; or

(iv) A combination of training and work history that is equal or greater to the requirements set forth in chapter 6, section 7; and

(v) Submit an application for examination on the prescribed form accompanied by required documentation and appropriate fees, received no later than fifteen (15) days prior to the examination date.

(b) Licensing by endorsement:

(i) Applicant shall meet the requirements in this chapter, section 1 (a);

(ii) Passed a board administered theory and practical examination; and

(iii) Submit an application for endorsement on the prescribed forms accompanied by required documentation and appropriate fees.

Section 2. Instructor/Student Ratio.

(a) At least one licensed instructor must be present on the school premises at all times students are present. There shall be no more than twenty (20) students present per instructor. Of the twenty (20) students permitted per instructor, no more than three (3) shall be student instructors. Instruction for student instructors is a separate course.

(b) If the school has a total enrollment of twelve (12) students or less, one instructor may instruct two (2) separate courses. If a third course is offered a separate instructor is required. Hairstyling students are included in the total number of cosmetology students. If the school has a total enrollment of thirteen (13) students or more, a separate instructor is required for each course.

Section 3. Practice by Instructors.

(a) No one actively engaged as an instructor of cosmetology shall practice cosmetology in the school except as necessary for instructional purposes. Practice in a salon on one’s own time is not prohibited.

(b) Instructors may only instruct in the field of their professional license.