Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 39, September 27, 2024
Section 3-1-11 - Reciprocity11.1. A applicant who has previously attended school, or who has graduated from a school of barbering or cosmetology in another state, may receive credit towards the 1800 clock-hours for cosmetology, 1500 clock-hours for barbering with chemical services, or 1200 clock-hours for barbering without chemical services, 1000 clock-hours for hair styling, 600 clock-hours for aesthetics, and 400 clock-hours for nail technology for graduation in this state if, on entrance into a school in this state, the applicant requests credit for hours obtained in another state and subsequently presents to the in-state school manager, credentials showing subjects studied and the hours of credit received, duly signed and certified by the manager of the school previously attended. The Board may also award credit to those applicants who can demonstrate work experience. The amount of credit awarded shall be 25 hours credit for each month or 300 hours credit for 1 year, not to exceed a total award of 50% of West Virginia's hour requirements.11.2. The Board shall recognize reciprocity for military barbers with a DD214.