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HSB 142

A bill for an act prohibiting community colleges offering a curriculum in barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences if a licensed school of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences operates in the same merged area.

2025-2026 Regular Session

HSB 142 prevents community colleges from offering barbering and cosmetology programs if a licensed school exists nearby, ensuring efficient use of educational resources.

Subcommittee: Shipley, Gjerde and Hora.
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Bill Summary · HSB 142

Summary of HSB 142

Bill Overview

Bill Number: HSB 142
Title: A bill for an act prohibiting community colleges offering a curriculum in barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences if a licensed school of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences operates in the same merged area.
Status: Subcommittee: Shipley, Gjerde, and Hora
Introduced: February 06, 2025
Classification: Proposed Bill
Subject Areas: Barbering, Career and Technical Education, Colleges and Universities, Community Colleges, Cosmetology, Curricula, Education Department, Private Education, Schools

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of HSB 142 is to regulate the offerings of community colleges in the field of barbering and cosmetology. Specifically, the bill aims to prevent community colleges from providing programs in these areas if there is already a licensed private school offering similar programs within the same merged area. This measure is intended to avoid duplication of educational resources and ensure that students have access to diverse and quality training options without redundancy.

Key Provisions

  • Curriculum Approval: The bill amends Section 260C.14 of the Code 2025 to stipulate that community colleges must seek approval from the director of the education department for their curriculum offerings.
  • Duplication Prevention: If a private educational institution or vocational institution within the merged area has adequate facilities and curriculum that would duplicate the community college's offerings, the community college board of directors must consider entering into contracts with the existing institution to provide those services instead.
  • Assessment of Needs: The director will assess whether proposed programs are necessary and if they duplicate existing programs in terms of size, quality, tuition, and coverage.
  • Reporting Requirements: If the board of directors opts not to contract with private institutions to avoid duplication, they must provide a list of reasons and an economic impact statement explaining their decision.

Affected Parties

  • Community Colleges: May be restricted from offering barbering and cosmetology programs if a licensed school exists in their area.
  • Private Educational Institutions: Could benefit from contracts with community colleges to provide barbering and cosmetology programs, potentially increasing their student enrollment.
  • Students: Will have access to barbering and cosmetology education either through community colleges or private institutions, depending on the availability and quality of programs in their area.

Procedural Aspects

  • The bill was introduced and referred to the Education Committee on February 6, 2025.
  • It is currently under review by a subcommittee consisting of members Shipley, Gjerde, and Hora.

Conclusion

HSB 142 seeks to streamline the educational offerings in barbering and cosmetology by preventing overlap between community colleges and private institutions. By doing so, it aims to enhance the quality of education available to students while ensuring that resources are used efficiently within the merged areas.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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