Chapter 440

440.62(3)(b) (b) School of aesthetics license. The department shall issue a school of aesthetics license to each school that meets the following requirements:

440.62(3)(b)1. 1. Satisfies the conditions in sub. (2).

440.62(3)(b)2. 2. Requires as a prerequisite to graduation completion of a course of instruction in aesthetics of at least 450 training hours in not less than 11 weeks and not more than 30 weeks.

440.62(3)(b)3. 3. Satisfies the requirements for schools of aesthetics established in rules promulgated under subs. (2) (e) and (5) (b) and s. 440.64 (1) (b).

440.62(3)(c) (c) School of electrology license. The department shall issue a school of electrology license to each school that meets the following requirements:

440.62(3)(c)1. 1. Satisfies the conditions in sub. (2).

440.62(3)(c)2. 2. Requires as a prerequisite to graduation completion of a course of instruction in electrology of at least 450 training hours in not less than 11 weeks and not more than 30 weeks.

440.62(3)(c)3. 3. Satisfies the requirements for schools of electrology established in rules promulgated under subs. (2) (e) and (5) (b) and s. 440.64 (1) (b).

440.62(3)(d) (d) School of manicuring license. The department shall issue a school of manicuring license to each school that meets the following requirements:

440.62(3)(d)1. 1. Satisfies the conditions in sub. (2).

440.62(3)(d)2. 2. Requires as a prerequisite to graduation completion of a course of instruction in manicuring of at least 300 training hours in not less than 7 weeks and not more than 20 weeks.

440.62(3)(d)3. 3. Satisfies the requirements for schools of manicuring established in rules promulgated under subs. (2) (e) and (5) (b) and s. 440.64 (1) (b).

440.62(4) (4) Specialty school licenses.

440.62(4)(a) (a) Specialty school of aesthetics license. The department shall issue a specialty school of aesthetics license to each specialty school that meets the following requirements:

440.62(4)(a)1. 1. Satisfies the conditions in sub. (2).

440.62(4)(a)2. 2. Requires as a prerequisite to graduation completion of a course of instruction in aesthetics of at least 450 training hours in not less than 11 weeks and not more than 30 weeks.

440.62(4)(a)3. 3. Satisfies the requirements for specialty schools of aesthetics established in rules promulgated under subs. (2) (e) and (5) (b) and s. 440.64 (1) (b).

440.62(4)(b) (b) Specialty school of electrology license. The department shall issue a specialty school of electrology license to each specialty school that meets the following requirements:

440.62(4)(b)1. 1. Satisfies the conditions in sub. (2).

440.62(4)(b)2. 2. Requires as a prerequisite to graduation completion of a course of instruction in electrology of at least 450 training hours in not less than 11 weeks and not more than 30 weeks.

440.62(4)(b)3. 3. Satisfies the requirements for specialty schools of electrology established in rules promulgated under subs. (2) (e) and (5) (b) and s. 440.64 (1) (b).

440.62(4)(c) (c) Specialty school of manicuring license. The department shall issue a specialty school of manicuring license to each specialty school that meets the following requirements:

440.62(4)(c)1. 1. Satisfies the conditions in sub. (2).

440.62(4)(c)2. 2. Requires as a prerequisite to graduation completion of a course of instruction in manicuring of at least 300 training hours in not less than 7 weeks and not more than 20 weeks.

440.62(4)(c)3. 3. Satisfies the requirements for specialty schools of manicuring established in rules promulgated under subs. (2) (e) and (5) (b) and s. 440.64 (1) (b).

440.62(5) (5) Requirements for courses of instruction.

440.62(5)(a) (a) No specialty school may offer theoretical instruction for apprentices.

440.62(5)(b) (b)

440.62(5)(b)1. 1. The cosmetology examining board shall promulgate rules prescribing the subjects required to be included in courses of instruction at schools of cosmetology and specialty schools and establishing minimum standards for courses of instruction and instructional materials and equipment at schools of cosmetology and specialty schools.

440.62(5)(b)2. 2. The department shall promulgate rules prescribing the subjects required to be included in courses of instruction at schools of barbering and establishing minimum standards for courses of instruction and instructional materials and equipment at schools of barbering.

440.62 History History: 1987 a. 265; 1991 a. 39; 2007 a. 20; 2011 a. 190; 2013 a. 205, 356; 2015 a. 195; 2017 a. 82.

440.62 Cross-reference Cross-reference: See also chs. SPS 60, 61, 62, and 65, Wis. adm. code.

440.63 440.63 Persons providing practical instruction in schools.

440.63(1) (1) Instructors.

440.63(1)(a) (a) No person may provide practical instruction in barbering unless the person holds a current barber license granted by the department or cosmetologist license granted by the cosmetology examining board.

440.63(1)(am) (am) No person may provide practical instruction in cosmetology unless the person holds a current cosmetologist license granted by the cosmetology examining board.

440.63(1)(b) (b) No person may provide practical instruction in aesthetics unless the person holds a current aesthetician license or cosmetologist license granted by the cosmetology examining board.

440.63(1)(c) (c) No person may provide practical instruction in electrology unless the person holds a current electrologist license granted by the cosmetology examining board.

440.63(1)(d) (d) No person may provide practical instruction in manicuring unless the person holds a current manicurist license or cosmetologist license granted by the cosmetology examining board.

440.63(1m) (1m) Use of title.

440.63(1m)(a) (a) No person may use the title “Wisconsin certified barbering instructor,” use any title that implies that he or she is a Wisconsin certified barbering instructor, or represent himself of herself to be a Wisconsin certified barbering instructor unless the person is certified as a barbering instructor under this subchapter.

440.63(1m)(b) (b) No person may use the title “Wisconsin certified cosmetology instructor,” use any title that implies that he or she is a Wisconsin certified cosmetology instructor, or represent himself of herself to be a Wisconsin certified cosmetology instructor unless the person is certified as a cosmetology instructor under this subchapter.

440.63(1m)(c) (c) No person may use the title “Wisconsin certified aesthetics instructor,” use any title that implies that he or she is a Wisconsin certified aesthetics instructor, or represent himself of herself to be a Wisconsin certified aesthetics instructor unless the person is certified as an aesthetics instructor under this subchapter.

440.63(1m)(d) (d) No person may use the title “Wisconsin certified electrology instructor,” use any title that implies that he or she is a Wisconsin certified electrology instructor, or represent himself of herself to be a Wisconsin certified electrology instructor unless the person is certified as an electrology instructor under this subchapter.

440.63(1m)(e) (e) No person may use the title “Wisconsin certified manicuring instructor,” use any title that implies that he or she is a Wisconsin certified manicuring instructor, or represent himself of herself to be a Wisconsin certified manicuring instructor unless the person is certified as a manicuring instructor under this subchapter.

440.63(2) (2) Applications. An application for certification under this section shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department. An application for certification shall include a one-time certification fee determined by the department using the procedures established under s. 440.03 (9) (a), except that no certification fee is required under this section for an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44. The department may not require renewal of a certificate issued under this section.

440.63(3) (3) Instructor certifications.

440.63(3)(a) (a) Barbering instructor certification. The department shall issue a barbering instructor certificate to each person who meets all of the following requirements:

440.63(3)(a)1. 1. Satisfies the conditions in sub. (2).

440.63(3)(a)2. 2. Completes 2,000 hours of practice as a licensed barber or holds a current barbering manager license issued by the department.

440.63(3)(a)3. 3. Completes 150 training hours of instructor training approved by the department.

440.63(3)(a)4. 4. Passes an examination conducted by the department to determine fitness as a barbering instructor.

440.63(3)(am) (am) Cosmetology instructor certification. The department shall issue a cosmetology instructor certificate to each person who meets all of the following requirements:

440.63(3)(am)1. 1. Satisfies the conditions in sub. (2).

440.63(3)(am)2. 2. Completes 2,000 hours of practice as a licensed cosmetologist or holds a current cosmetology manager license issued by the cosmetology examining board.

440.63(3)(am)3. 3. Completes 150 training hours of instructor training approved by the department.

440.63(3)(am)4. 4. Passes an examination conducted by the department to determine fitness as a cosmetology instructor.

440.63(3)(b) (b) Aesthetics instructor certification. The department shall issue an aesthetics instructor certificate to each person who meets the following requirements:

440.63(3)(b)1. 1. Satisfies the conditions in sub. (2).

440.63(3)(b)2. 2. Completes 2,000 hours of practice as a licensed aesthetician and 150 training hours of instructor training approved by the department.

440.63(3)(b)3. 3. Passes an examination conducted by the department to determine fitness as an aesthetics instructor.

440.63(3)(c) (c) Electrology instructor certification. The department shall issue an electrology instructor certificate to each person who meets the following requirements:

440.63(3)(c)1. 1. Satisfies the conditions in sub. (2).

440.63(3)(c)2. 2. Completes 2,000 hours of practice as a licensed electrologist and 150 training hours of instructor training approved by the department.

440.63(3)(c)3. 3. Passes an examination conducted by the department to determine fitness as an electrology instructor.

440.63(3)(d) (d) Manicuring instructor certification. The department shall issue a manicuring instructor certificate to each person who meets the following requirements:

440.63(3)(d)1. 1. Satisfies the conditions in sub. (2).

440.63(3)(d)2. 2. Completes 2,000 hours of practice as a licensed manicurist and 150 training hours of instructor training approved by the department.

440.63(3)(d)3. 3. Passes an examination conducted by the department to determine fitness as a manicuring instructor.

440.63 History History: 1987 a. 265; 1989 a. 31; 1991 a. 39; 2007 a. 20; 2011 a. 190; 2017 a. 82.

440.63 Cross-reference Cross-reference: See also ch. SPS 65, Wis. adm. code.

440.635 440.635 Persons providing practical instruction in specialty schools.

440.635(1) (1) No person may provide practical instruction in a specialty school of aesthetics unless the person holds a current cosmetologist license or aesthetician license issued by the cosmetology examining board.

440.635(2) (2) No person may provide practical instruction in a specialty school of electrology unless the person holds a current electrologist license issued by the cosmetology examining board.

440.635(3) (3) No person may provide practical instruction in a specialty school of manicuring unless the person holds a current cosmetologist license or manicurist license issued by the cosmetology examining board.

440.635 History History: 1987 a. 265; 2011 a. 190; 2017 a. 82.

440.64 440.64 Regulation of schools and specialty schools.

440.64(1) (1) Duties of department.

440.64(1)(a) (a) The department shall investigate the adequacy of the courses of instruction and instructional materials and equipment at schools and specialty schools and review those courses of instruction, instructional materials, and equipment for compliance with minimum standards established by rules of the department or cosmetology examining board, as appropriate.

440.64(1)(b) (b) The department shall promulgate rules:

440.64(1)(b)1. 1. Establishing standards and criteria to prevent fraud and misrepresentation in the sale and advertising of courses and courses of instruction.

440.64(1)(b)2. 2. Regulating the negotiability of promissory instruments received by schools and specialty schools in payment of tuition and other charges.

440.64(1)(b)3. 3. Establishing minimum standards for the refund of portions of tuition, fees and other charges if a student does not enter a course or course of instruction or withdraws or is discontinued from a course or course of instruction.

440.64(1)(b)4. 4. Requiring schools and specialty schools to furnish information to the department concerning their facilities, curricula, instructors, registration and enrollment policies, enrollment rosters, student training hours, contracts, financial records, tuition and other charges and fees, refund policies and policies concerning the negotiability of promissory instruments received in payment of tuition and other charges.

440.64(2) (2) Auditors and inspectors.

440.64(2)(a) (a) The department shall appoint auditors and inspectors under the classified service to audit and inspect schools and specialty schools.

440.64(2)(b) (b) An auditor or inspector appointed under par. (a) may enter and audit or inspect any school or specialty school at any time during business hours.

440.64(3) (3) Investigations, hearings, reprimands, denials, limitations, suspensions and revocations.

440.64(3)(a) (a) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1), the department may make investigations or conduct hearings to determine whether a violation of this subchapter or any rule promulgated under this subchapter has occurred.