Occupations: barbers; required hours of course study for licensure; modify. Amends secs. 1108 & 1110 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.1108 & 339.1110).

This bill updates Michigan's licensing requirements for barbers by reducing the mandatory course study hours from 1,800 to 1,500 for both college courses and apprenticeships. It allows individuals with out-of-state training to substitute up to 300 hours of their experience for classroom instruction, provided they meet specific documentation and safety training rules. The legislation also tightens regulations for barber apprenticeship programs by mandating strict record-keeping, limiting weekly attendance to 40 hours, and prohibiting shops from charging fees for training. Additionally, the bill adjusts the required student-to-instructor ratio during practical training sessions and maintains the requirement for barber colleges to provide a total of 1,500 hours of instruction.