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H0513
Idaho Barber and Cosmetology License Requirements Update
Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 7:59 AM
In one sentence
This bill changes the number of training hours needed to get a license for cosmetologists in Idaho.
What it does
- Reduces the required school hours for cosmetologists from 1,600 to 1,000.
- Lowers the apprenticeship hours for cosmetologists from 3,200 to 2,000.
Who it affects
- People who want to become licensed cosmetologists in Idaho.
- Cosmetology schools that teach students how to get their licenses.
- Businesses or individuals offering apprenticeships for cosmetology training.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill only changes hour requirements for cosmetologists and does not change hours for barbers, estheticians, or nail technicians.
- The text lists specific numbers but does not explain why the hours were reduced.
- This law is currently active in committee and has not yet been passed by all government groups.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Licensure
- The official permission from the state government to work in a specific job like hair styling.
- Apprenticeship
- A training program where a person learns by working under the supervision of an experienced professional instead of going to school full-time.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Cosmetology license qualifications
Official activity
Bill history
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