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Nebraska Board of Barber Examiners

General Information
  • Formal Name:
    Nebraska Board of Barber Examiners
  • Contact Person:
    Ken Allen
  • Purpose:
    To examine and provide for the licensing of qualified barbers and instructors, enforce sanitary rules, develop and approve barber school curriculum and post secondary educational requirements for instructors and investigateresolve consumer complaints.
  • How Many Affectable:
    The consuming public
  • How Many Served:
    Total number of licenses issued 2146
  • Year Created:
    1927
  • Year Active:
    Current
  • Sunset Date:
    None
Authorization
  • Authorization Citation:
    71-225, 71-228 Neb. Rev. State Statutes
  • Parent Agency:
    None
Memberships and Meetings
  • Number Of Members:
    3
  • Who Appoints:
    Governor
  • Legislative Approval:
    No
  • Qualifications Of Members:
    Practicing barber in this state for at least five years prior to appointment and who is actively engaged in the practice of barbering during the term of their appointment.
  • Per Diem:
    $75.00 per day
  • Expense Reimbursement:
    Yes
  • Term Length:
    Three years
  • Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:
    Terms Rotate
Meetings Required In:
  • Required FY 17-18:
    4
  • Held FY 17-18:
    4
  • Required FY 18-19:
    4
  • Held FY 18-19:
    4
  • Required FY 19-20:
    4
  • Held FY 19-20:
    5
Operations
  • Support Staff:
    2
  • Shared or Separate:
    Separate
  • FY 17-18 Budget:
    138,443
  • FY 18-19 Budget:
    138,154
  • FY 19-20 Budget:
    137,198
  • Other Funding Sources:
    Completely self funded
  • Spending Authority:
    Neb. Rev. State Statutes 71-237 & 71-222.02
Accomplishments
  • Since July 1, 2016:
    The Board has designed a program to train barber instructors with the use of online training and live or video presentations. The Board has incorporated the use of mass emailing to inform licensees of information critical to the barber industry, such as Covid-19 and legislative bills. The agency has updated the web site to better assist licensees and the consumer with information at their finger tips. The Board has redesigned many of our licensing applications with user friendly instructions. The Board sets goals annually to aid in the growth of the barber industry. We have licensed two new barber school with an other one to open in August of 2020. This will aid in educating barber all across the state, with locations in Grand Island, Lincoln and soon in Omaha. The agency was recently audited by the State Auditor, which found only minor issues which were quickly addressed, to better reduce any potential risks.