| Formal Name: | Board of Cosmetology, Electrology, Esthetics, Nail Technology, and Body Art |
| Contact Person: | Kris Chiles, Program Manager ffice of Behavioral Health and Consumer Services Licensure Unit, Division of Public Health Dept. of Health & Human Services 301 Centennial Mall South Lincoln, NE 68509 402-471-0185 |
| Purpose: | 38-161. (1) The purpose of each board is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public as prescribed in the Uniform Credentialing Act. (2) The duties of each board include, but are not limited to, (a) setting the minimum standards of proficiency and competency in accordance with section 38-126, (b) providing recommendations in accordance with section 38-149, (c) providing recommendations related to the issuance or denial of credentials, disciplinary action, and changes in legislation, and (d) providing the department with recommendations on regulations to carry out the Uniform Credentialing Act in accordance with section 38-126. For reference cosmetology includes work upon hair, aesthetics, skin care, applying artificial nails and other similar practices that enhance physical appearance. |
| How Many Affectable: | NA |
| How Many Served: | NA |
| Year Created: | 1986 |
| Year Active: | 1986 |
| Sunset Date: | NA |
| Authorization Citation: | 38-167 |
| Parent Agency: | Department of Health and Human Services |
| Number Of Members: | 12 |
| Who Appoints: | State Board of Health |
| Legislative Approval: | No |
| Qualifications Of Members: | 38-1057. (1) The board shall consist of ten professional members and two public members appointed pursuant to section 38-158. The members shall meet the requirements of sections 38-164 and 38-165. (2) The professional members shall include: (a) One school owner who is also licensed as either a cosmetologist, nail technician, or esthetician; (b) One salon owner who is licensed as a cosmetologist; (c) Two cosmetologists who are not school owners; (d) One nail technician who is not a school owner; (e) One esthetician who is not a school owner; (f) One electrologist; (g) One practitioner of body art; (h) One nail technology instructor or esthetics instructor who is not a school owner; and (i) One cosmetology instructor who is not a school owner. (3) No members of the board who are school owners, salon owners, electrologists, nail technicians, instructors, cosmetologists, or practitioners of body art may be affiliated with the same establishment. (4) As the terms of the members serving on December 1, 2008, expire, successors shall be appointed in accordance with subsection (2) of this section.38-164. (1) A professional member of a board appointed under the Uniform Licensing Law prior to December 1, 2008, shall remain subject to the requirements of the original appointment until reappointed under the Uniform Credentialing Act. Except as otherwise provided in the Uniform Credentialing Act, every professional member of a board appointed on or after December 1, 2008, shall have held and maintained an active credential and be and have been actively engaged in the practice of his or her profession for a period of five years just preceding his or her appointment and shall maintain such credential and practice while serving as a board member. For purposes of this section, active practice means devoting a substantial portion of time to rendering professional services. (2) Each professional member of a board shall have been a resident of Nebraska for one year and shall remain a resident of Nebraska while serving as a board member.38-165. A public member of a board appointed under the Uniform Licensing Law prior to December 1, 2008, shall remain subject to the requirements of the original appointment until reappointed under the Uniform Credentialing Act. At the time of appointment and while serving as a board member, a public member appointed to a board on or after December 1, 2008, shall: (1) Have been a resident of this state for one year; (2) Remain a resident of Nebraska while serving as a board member; (3) Have attained the age of nineteen years; (4) Represent the interests and viewpoints of the public; (5) Not hold an active credential in any profession or business which is subject to the Uniform Credentialing Act, issued in Nebraska or in any other jurisdiction, at any time during the five years prior to appointment; (6) Not be eligible for appointment to a board which regulates a profession or business in which that person has ever held a credential; (7) Not be or not have been, at any time during the year prior to appointment, an employee of a member of a profession credentialed by the department, of a facility credentialed pursuant to the Health Care Facility Licensure Act, or of a business credentialed pursuant to the Uniform Credentialing Act; (8) Not be the parent, child, spouse, or household member of any person presently regulated by the board to which the appointment is being made; (9) Have no material financial interest in the profession or business regulated by such board; and (10) Not be a member or employee of the legislative or judicial branch of state government. |
| Per Diem: | $50.00 |
| Expense Reimbursement: | 38-171. Each member of a board shall, in addition to necessary traveling and lodging expenses, receive a per diem for each day actually engaged in the discharge of his or her duties, including compensation for the time spent in traveling to and from the |
| Term Length: | 5 Years 38-163. (1) The members of each board shall be appointed for terms of five years except as otherwise provided in the Uniform Credentialing Act. No member shall be appointed for or serve for more than two consecutive full five-year terms except a |
| Terms Rotate or Expire At Once: | Terms Rotate |
| Required FY 13-14: | 1 |
| Held FY 13-14: | 12 |
| Required FY 14-15: | 1 |
| Held FY 14-15: | 15 |
| Required FY 15-16: | 1 |
| Held FY 15-16: | 13 |
| Support Staff: | 6.5 |
| Shared or Separate: | A portion of 6.5 staff share the work of this board |
| FY 13-14 Budget: | $56,448 |
| FY 14-15 Budget: | $66,173 |
| FY 15-16 Budget: | $61,743 |
| Other Funding Sources: | Cash Funded by licensing fees |
| Spending Authority: | No |
| Since July 1, 2012: | Since July 1, 2012Board revised 14 sets of regulations relating to the various professions, establishments, and schools regulated under their practice act. These revisions include changes to school curriculums, training requirements, continuing education, and sanitation. Contracted with 2 individuals (one central Nebraska and one western Nebraska) as inspectors for body art facilities, cosmetologyestheticnail technology establishments, and massage therapy establishments. This contractual arrangement allowed for quicker response to issues within all areas of Nebraska, reduction of costs for travelmotel and elimination of paying employee benefits. Suggested changes to be legislative addressed regarding hours of training for estheticians, salon requirements, eliminate oversight by multiple State agencies, and several other clean up language.Revised and combined applications for licensure, resulting in a paper cost savings.Revised the website to simplify language and provide for clear direction.Created complaint documents and web site education relating to indoor tanning facilities. Recommendations for licensure (includes individuals and establishments):o5,586 cosmetology, electrology, esthetic applicationso383 body art applicationso687 nail technology applications6,656 total applications |