Establishing salon training program

Senate Bill 654 establishes a new salon training program for barbering and cosmetology professionals in West Virginia and exempts certain "safe services" from standard licensure requirements. The bill amends existing licensing codes to define key terms (like "aesthetics" and "cosmetology") and creates a specific training program under §30-27-8c. It directly affects salon professionals seeking licenses, training programs, and the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists by introducing this new pathway and expanding exemptions for low-risk services. The policy change focuses on streamlining training requirements and reducing licensure barriers for certain routine services.