The Board proposes a rule amendment that reduces the burden on licensees to fulfill their biennial continuing education requirements.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Board of Cosmetology

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61G5-32.001Continuing Education

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes a rule amendment that reduces the burden on licensees to fulfill their biennial continuing education requirements.

SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendment reduces the continuing education requirements for biennial renewal from 16 to10 hours.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: During discussion of the economic impact of this rule at its Board meeting, the Board concluded that this rule change will not have any impact on licensees and their businesses or the businesses that employ them. The rule will not increase any fees, business costs, personnel costs, will not decrease profit opportunities, and will not require any specialized knowledge to comply. This change will not increase any direct or indirect regulatory costs. Hence, the Board determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 455.2178, 455.2179, 455.219(3), 455.2228, 477.016, 477.019(7) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.2178, 455.2179, 455.219(3), 455.2228, 477.019(7) FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Krista Woodard, Executive Director, Board of Cosmetology, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0783, [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61G5-32.001 Continuing Education.

(1) Prior to the expiration of each biennial licensure period, and as a condition for renewal of their cosmetology license or specialty registration, all licensed cosmetologists and registered specialists shall complete a minimum of ten (10) sixteen (16) hours of continuing education which shall include, at a minimum, all of the following subjects as they relate to the practice of cosmetology:

(a) A minimum of one (1) two (2) hours of instruction regarding HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases which shall consist of:

1. through 2. No change.

(b) No change.

(c) A minimum of one-half (.5) one (1) hour of instruction regarding Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations.

(d) A minimum of one-half (.5) one (1) hour of instruction regarding issues of workers’ compensation as they pertain to Florida law.

(e) No change.

(f) A minimum of one (1) two (2) hours of instruction regarding chemical makeup as it pertains to hair, skin, and nails.

(g) No change.

(h) A minimum of one (1) four (4) hours of continuing education to be composed of additional instruction in any of the subjects set forth above or such other subject or subjects as the licensee may choose provided that the subject or subjects chosen relate to the practice of cosmetology and serve to ensure the protection of the public; and, provided that the course in which such subjects are taught has been approved by the Board prior to its being taught for continuing education purposes, and provided the licensee or registrant has not previously taken the course during the current licensure period.

(2) through (7) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 455.2178, 455.2179, 455.219(3), 455.2228, 477.016, 477.019(7) FS. Law Implemented 455.2178, 455.2179, 455.219(3), 455.2228, 477.019(7) FS. History–New 3-25-99, Amended 2-28-00, 7-27-00, 7-29-01, 7-1-02, 12-6-06, 3-10-08, 3-2-10, 8-12-13,______________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Cosmetology

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Cosmetology

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 15, 2019

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: December 02, 2019