Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 20 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND INSURANCE
Division 2085 - Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners
Chapter 12 - Schools and Student Rules-Barber and Cosmetology
Section 20 CSR 2085-12.020 - Specific Requirements for Barber Schools

Universal Citation: 20 MO Code of State Regs 2085-12.020

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 6, March 15, 2024

PURPOSE: This rule establishes requirements applicable specifically to barber schools.

(1) Instructors.

(A) Every barber school shall employ, and have present during regular school hours, a minimum of one (1) Missouri licensed instructor for every fifteen (15) students in attendance for a given class period.

(B) In addition to the requirements set forth in this rule, the school shall employ and have present during regular school hours a minimum of one (1) licensed instructor for every twenty (20) students in attendance for a given class period in a satellite classroom. If, at anytime, twenty-one (21) or more students are in attendance in the satellite classroom, at least two (2) licensed instructors must be present in the satellite classroom.

(2) Physical Facilities.

(A) A school owner may change the school floor plan during the term of licensure, provided that, the physical facilities of the school shall at all times include all of the items/areas required in the floor plan for initial applicants for a barber school license under this rule and 20 CSR 2085-12.010(4). A copy of the revised floor plan shall be submitted to the board within fifteen (15) days after the revised changes are made.

(B) The workroom floors of a barber school shall be either tiled or covered with linoleum or comparable floor covering and shall be clean and in good condition.

(C) A barber school shall have the following minimum equipment and supplies:
1. Instructional fixtures for instructor(s) and students, such as a chalkboard, anatomic chart, desks or tables, and chairs;

2. A reference library for students containing at least a dictionary, current textbook, current Missouri law and rules governing bar-bering;

3. A work station for each student scheduled for practical instruction;

4. A metal fire-resistant and locking filing cabinet for school and student records;

5. First aid dispensary;

6. Sanitary drinking facilities;

7. Chairs in reception area to accommodate patrons;

8. At least three (3) mannequins;

9. One (1) large closeable sanitary cabinet or container for clean towels;

10. One (1) large covered receptacle for soiled towels;

11. One (1) large covered receptacle for debris and hair;

12. Restroom facilities shall have hot and cold running water, soap (liquid or powder), and paper towels;

13. Each work station shall have at least one (1) liquid sanitizer;

14. A sufficient supply of tonics, lotions, shampoos, and chemical preparations used in processing hair and hair waving;

15. Ample supply of disposable gloves;

16. Ample supply of clean towels; and

17. At least one (1) electric latherizer for every ten (10) students.

(3) Training Kits. A barber school shall provide each student with a non-returnable training kit which shall include at least the following:

(A) Textbook approved by the board;

(B) Four (4) combs and three (3) brushes;

(C) One (1) hair dryer;

(D) One (1) straight razor with interchangeable blades;

(E) One (1) pair of haircutting shears;

(F) One (1) pair of thinning shears;

(G) One (1) clipper with interchangeable blades sizes 1 and .000 or an adjustable clipper;

(H) Two (2) washable smocks;

(I) One (1) dozen wave rods;

(J) One (1) hair pick; and

(K) One (1) wig brush.

(4) Record Retention. A barber school shall use a time clock to maintain an actual record of the exact number of hours worked each day by each student. A school shall maintain current transcripts and records of each student enrolled, including the hours and dates of attendance and grades of all examinations.

(5) All barber schools shall be in compliance with 20 CSR 2085-11.010 and shall post the sanitation rules in a conspicuous place within the school.

*Original authority: 328.020, RSMo 1939, amended 2005; 328.090, RSMo 1939, amended 1947, 1949, 1951, 1981, 2005; and 329.025, RSMo 2005.

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