Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:594.1 – Postsecondary schools
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:594.1
- Board: means the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:563
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Cosmetologist: means any person, who is not exempted from the provisions of this Chapter pursuant to La. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:563
- Cosmetology: means the practice of using one's hands, mechanical or electrical apparatuses, or appliances or using cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, soaps, detergents, tonics, lotions, or creams in any one or any combination of the practices of esthetics, hair dressing, and manicuring for compensation, direct or indirect, including tips. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:563
- Esthetician: means a person who practices esthetics. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:563
- Manicurist: means a person who practices manicuring. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:563
- School: means any premises wherein cosmetology is taught. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:563
- Student: means a person registered in a school authorized by the board to teach cosmetology. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:563
The board is authorized to license by name any registered cosmetology school as an educational institution authorized to operate educational programs beyond postsecondary education provided the school meets the following requirements:
(1) The school enrolls as students only individuals who have earned a high school diploma from an approved high school, a general equivalency diploma, or education equivalent of a diploma from an approved high school.
(2) The school adopts and discloses in writing to each student a complaint process approved by the board which includes notice of the following:
(a) The board shall investigate and act upon student complaints pursuant to La. Rev. Stat. 37:600 et seq.
(b) The board shall refer violations of criminal laws to law enforcement officials pursuant to La. Rev. Stat. 37:575(A)(16).
(c) The board shall refer violations of consumer protection laws to the Louisiana Attorney General.
(d) The mailing address, telephone number, and website address of the board.
(3) The school is approved by the board to offer one or more courses leading to a certificate sufficient to apply for licensure as a cosmetologist, esthetician, or manicurist.
Acts 2014, No. 773, §1.
NOTE: See Acts 2014, No. 773, §§2 and 3, regarding applicability.