An Act relative to the Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering exams

This bill requires the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering to administer both practical and written exams in five languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Haitian Creole. It directly affects candidates taking these licensing exams who speak one of these languages but may not be fluent in English. The law mandates that the board provide all test materials and instructions in these languages to ensure accessibility for non-English speakers. The changes will take effect 180 days after the bill is signed into law.