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H0547
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 cosmetologist license in Idaho.
What it does
- Reduces school training for cosmetologists from 1,600 hours to 1,000 hours.
- Lowers apprenticeship time for cosmetologists from 3,200 hours to 2,000 hours.
- Sets specific training hour limits for barbers, barber-stylists, electrologists, estheticians, and nail technicians.
- Defines requirements for people who want to teach in these schools.
Who it affects
- People applying for cosmetology licenses
- Barber school students and apprentices
- Schools that train barbers and cosmetologists
- Instructors teaching barbering or cosmetology classes
Limits and unknowns
- This law takes effect on January 1, 2027.
- Specific rules for how schools must be approved are set by the board and are not detailed in this document.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Apprenticeship
- Learning a job by working under the supervision of an experienced professional instead of going to school.
- Licensure
- The official permission from the state that allows someone to work in a specific profession.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Barber and cosmetology services act
Official activity
Bill history
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