HAIR BRAIDER-LICENSING

Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. Changes the short title to the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. Provides for the licensure of hair braiders and hair braiding teachers. Defines "hair braiding". Provides that a person licensed as a cosmetologist may engage in the practice of hair braiding without being licensed as a hair braider. Provides that a person licensed as a cosmetology teacher may teach hair braiding without being licensed as a hair braiding teacher. Sets out provisions concerning qualifications for licensure and renewal, including continuing education requirements. Provides that hair braiding schools may establish an internship program. Provides that the Department shall take no action against any unlicensed hair braider for acts that occurred prior to the effective date of the amendatory Act. Replaces all references to "Director" in the Act with "Secretary". Defines "Secretary", "licensed hair braider", and "licensed hair braiding teacher". Makes other changes. Updates cross-references to the new short title in the Regulatory Sunset Act and the Unified Code of Corrections.