Increases hours required for individual to obtain licensure as teacher in cosmetology and hairstyling or as massage and bodywork therapist.

This bill increases the required training hours for two licensed professions in New Jersey. To become a cosmetology or hairstyling teacher, applicants must now complete 600 hours of training (up from 500). To become a licensed massage and bodywork therapist, applicants must complete 600 hours of class study (previously 500). These changes, effective immediately, align with federal requirements to help applicants qualify for certain aid programs.