Provides option for individuals to satisfy requirements for licensure as manicurist through apprenticeship.

This New Jersey bill (A1926) creates an apprenticeship pathway for individuals seeking licensure as manicurists, supplementing existing educational requirements. The bill allows applicants to satisfy licensure requirements through completion of an apprenticeship program registered with or approved by the U.S. Department of Labor, rather than solely through formal schooling. To qualify, applicants must be at least 17 years old, of good moral character, free from communicable diseases, and have a high school diploma or equivalent. This change provides an alternative route to licensure for those preferring hands-on training while maintaining the same examination requirements as the current pathway.