Iowa Barber Coalition urging lawmakers to approve bill to allow training on the job
DES MOINES, Iowa — On Monday, outside of the Iowa State Capitol building, the Iowa Barber Coalition held a press conference urging lawmakers to support House File 711.
Iowa Senate amends, approves Governor Reynolds' school cellphone restriction bill
The bill passed out of the Iowa House last week with bipartisan support. The proposal would allow those wanting to get into barbering to gain experience while working in a barber shop. The way Iowa code is currently set up, those looking to get into the industry have to get a license through a cosmetology school.
The bill is an alternative to the traditional route. Licensed shop owners would be able to hire workers and provide supervised training. Licensed barbers would need to take a two hour educational class to be eligible to train and supervise people coming to work in their business.
April 4 is the second funnel deadline for Iowa lawmakers, so in just a couple of weeks the group will know the fate of the legislation they are pushing for.
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