State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology

Whereas the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology exists for the purpose of regulating the industry in such areas as public protection, safety standards, and professional ethics, and

Whereas the State Board oversees the licensing of instructors and technicians and establishments for the purpose of quality education and service, and

Whereas Barbering and Cosmetology programs are an important part of vocational education at many community colleges, and

Whereas the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology will cease to exist as of July 1, 1997, and its functions given to a less appropriate agency unless legislation is enacted to maintain the Board's existence,

Resolved that the Academic Senate support the passage of SB 184 and SB 515 (Palanco), as of 4/12/97, in order to continue the existence of the Barbering and Cosmetology Board which helps maintain quality programs, and

Resolved that the Academic Senate urge the Board of Governors to support SB 184 and SB 515 (Palanco), as of 4/12/97, and

Resolved that the Academic Senate urge the legislature to adopt SB 184 and SB 515, as of 4/12/97, and urge the Governor to sign these bills into law.