Establishes optional special needs training program for professional and shop licensees of New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.

This bill creates an optional special needs training program for cosmetology and hairstyling professionals and business owners in New Jersey. It requires the State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling to maintain records of licensees and shops that have completed or are certified in providing services to individuals with special needs. The legislation allows the board to approve school curricula that include this specialized training and to issue certifications for shops that meet the special needs service standards. The program is voluntary, meaning participation is not mandatory for existing licensees or schools.