Pennsylvania Code
Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS
Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS
Chapter 7 - STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY
LICENSURE AND ADMINISTRATION OF SCHOOLS OF COSMETOLOGY
Section 7.113a - Accreditation by a Nationally recognized accrediting agency

(a) Accreditation required. Within 5 years after being licensed by the Board, a school shall submit to the Board proof that it is accredited by a Nationally recognized accrediting agency.

(b) Change of ownership, name or location. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c), a change of ownership, name or location of the school within or following the 5-year period after initial licensure does not negate or postpone the requirement for accreditation within 5 years of initial licensure.

(c) Extension for good cause. The Board, upon good cause shown by a new owner who has taken ownership of a school within the 5-year period after initial licensure, may extend the period for obtaining accreditation for up to an additional 5 years from the date the new owner takes ownership.

(d) Biennial renewal. After initial accreditation, a licensed cosmetology school shall maintain accreditation as a condition of biennial renewal of the school license.