Illinois · Through at least Public Act 104-790

225 ILCS 410/3-3: Licensure as a cosmetologist by a barber school graduate.

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2031)
A person is qualified to receive a license as a cosmetologist if that person has filed an application in writing or electronically on forms provided by the Department, has paid the required fees, and:
a. Is at least 16 years of age; and
b. Has a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, or is beyond the age of compulsory school attendance; and
c. Has graduated from a licensed school of barbering having completed 1500 hours in the study of barbering, and a minimum of 500 additional hours in the study of cosmetology extending over a period of no less than 3 months. Time spent in such study under the laws of another state or territory of the United States or of a foreign country or province shall be credited toward the period of study required by the provisions of this paragraph; and
d. Has passed an examination authorized by the Department to determine fitness to receive a license as a cosmetologist; and
e. Has met any other requirements of this Act and rules.

Where this section sits in the code

CHAPTER 225 PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985.

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2031)

A person is qualified to receive a license as a cosmetologist if that person has filed an application in writing or electronically on forms provided by the Department, has paid the required fees, and:

a. Is at least 16 years of age; and

b. Has a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, or is beyond the age of compulsory school attendance; and

c. Has graduated from a licensed school of barbering having completed 1500 hours in the study of barbering, and a minimum of 500 additional hours in the study of cosmetology extending over a period of no less than 3 months. Time spent in such study under the laws of another state or territory of the United States or of a foreign country or province shall be credited toward the period of study required by the provisions of this paragraph; and

d. Has passed an examination authorized by the Department to determine fitness to receive a license as a cosmetologist; and

e. Has met any other requirements of this Act and rules.

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