Rule 30-2101-2.15 - Postsecondary School Of Cosmetology - EligibilityA. The intent of the Board is to offer schools recognition for postsecondary designation. Schools seeking the postsecondary designation shall meet certain qualifications. B. Qualifications 1. The school shall admit as a regular student only an individual who has earned a recognized high school diploma or has earned their high school equivalency through a recognized GED testing facility. Student must also be beyond the age of compulsory high school attendance and be able to read, write, and speak English. 2. Proof of education qualification, enrollment form, and certification of receipt of required documents must be submitted to the Board office no later than 30 days after date of enrollment. After this time period, no hours can be granted until these documents have been received. C. Schools will show its compliance with this qualification with an affidavit upon licensing or renewal. Schools previously licensed as a School of Cosmetology may request postsecondary recognition during their renewal by providing an affidavit certifying its compliance. D. Upon receipt of affidavit of certifying of compliance, the Board office will conduct a file audit to ensure the school is in compliance to receive recognition for postsecondary designation. Once a school receives recognition for postsecondary designation the Board office will periodically audit the school's student records to ensure that postsecondary designation has been maintained. E. Licenses of a Postsecondary School of Cosmetology shall clearly state that the school is Postsecondary. F. All Postsecondary Schools of Cosmetology will follow Chapter 5: Schools Rules 5.1 -5.15 and 5.17 -5.24 G. Graduates of a Postsecondary School of Cosmetology may apply for examination through Rules 2.8 -2.14, for which the graduate qualifies. 30 Miss. Code. R. 2101-2.15
Miss. Code Ann. §§ 73-7-7 and 73-7-16 (Rev. 2013).