Illinois Administrative Code
Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Part 1175 - THE BARBER, COSMETOLOGY, ESTHETICS, HAIR BRAIDING, AND NAIL TECHNOLOGY ACT OF 1985
Subpart B - BARBER
Section 1175.210 - Examination Requirements

1) A barber applicant who fails to pass a third examination must submit an official transcript from a licensed barber or cosmetology school showing successful completion of a 100-hour refresher course (see Section 1175.331), or the 250-hour barber refresher course from a school licensed by the Division as set forth in Section 1175.331, prior to taking the exam a fourth time;

2) A barber teacher applicant who fails to pass a third examination must submit an official transcript from a licensed barber or cosmetology school showing successful completion of 80 hours of additional study in teaching methodology and educational psychology prior to taking the examination a fourth time;

3) The requirement for remedial training set forth in this Section may be waived in whole or in part by the Division upon proof to the Division that the applicant has demonstrated competence to again sit for the examination. Pursuant to Section 2-7 of the Act, the Division shall consider the following factors when waiving remedial training, including but not be limited to: the percentage points by which the applicant failed the examination, the number of times the applicant failed the examination, and extenuating circumstances that explain the applicant's failure to pass the examination;

4) For purposes of the examination retakes, the fourth attempt shall count as the first;

5) An applicant shall make a written request for an examination retake at least 45 days in advance of the examination date. The request must include the required examination fee and official transcripts when further study is required in accordance with subsections (b)(1), (2) and (3).