August 2009
Ohio State Board of Cosmetology
1929 Gateway Circle •
Grove City, Ohio 43123
Local: (614) 466-3834 •
Statewide: 1-866-642-6723
http://cos.ohio.gov
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| Christine Clements eager to get back into the field. |
Executive Director Kevin L. Miller has announced the Board has begun implementing an Amnesty Program to get Cosmetologists, Estheticians, Manicurists, Hair Designers and Natural Hair Designers who had let their licenses expire back to work. The program was approved through a law change that was part of the budget bill (H.B. 1) that Governor Ted Strickland signed July 19, 2009. The change in law is immediate and affects anyone whose license is lapsed and would like to return to the industry.
“Previously the law stated you must retake the exam and complete Continuing Education (CE) and pay restoration fees. This program focuses on bringing people up to speed quickly through educational opportunities and get them back in the job market,” said Kevin L. Miller, Executive Director of the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology. “Individuals have wanted an opportunity such as this and we are happy to have them back,” he added.
This initiative addresses the over 135,000 individuals who either mistakenly allowed their license to expire, or left the industry for another career. Rather than retaking the Board’s licensing examination in order to be re-certified, lapsed licensees will only be required to pay back fees and complete continuing education courses to receive an active license and begin working again in the field of Cosmetology.
Anyone who has held a license in the past and has an interest in regaining their credentials should call the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology toll free at 866-642-6723 to sign up. Individuals will receive a customized packet that will detail all of the required fees, trainings and conditions that must be met for eligibility.
The Ohio State Board of Cosmetology is the second largest regulatory board in the state of Ohio and is self supportive through fees and fines, no tax dollars are used for its operation. The Board oversees approximately 140,000 licenses in Cosmetology, Manicuring, Esthetics, and Tanning. In addition, the Board is responsible for 88 county career technical and 77 private cosmetology schools.
Our first recipient arrived at the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology with completed information in hand. “I have been waiting and waiting for this to be signed into law so I can get back to work,” Christine Clements said. “I can’t believe I am the first one, this is great,” she added.
Director Kevin L. Miller has been fielding calls from media outlets across Ohio who are responding to the media release announcing this initiative. “It is great to see a smiling face that is positively affected by this change,” said Miller. “This has been a long tedious process to get language into a bill that changes law. It is not easy but I think this shows the leadership by our Board and in state government are interested in getting people back to work,” he added.
Over 500 individuals have contacted the Board to receive their personalized packet that sets them on the path back to regain their license. If 500 people sounds like a large number, consider the total number of individuals in Ohio who have a lapsed license is roughly over 135,000.
“My phone is ringing off the hook,” said Jani Rider, Amnesty Coordinator. “I hope folks understand I will get back to them as soon as possible because the response has been overwhelming,” she concluded.
Anyone interested should call the Board office toll free statewide at 866-642-6723.
The response to July’s article about Cut It Out domestic violence training has been tremendous. Since the last issue, we’ve scheduled more than a dozen trainings across the state. The next training open to the public is:
Contact Venica Miller at (614) 466-3552 or enica.miller@ohioattorneygeneral.gov to RSVP.
If you would like to host a seminar, please fill out the training request form on our Web site.
One of the other ways the Ohio Attorney General’s Office helps victims of crime is by providing financial compensation to victims of violent crime through our crime Victim Compensation program. If a victim has medical or counseling bills they cannot pay, or has missed work, the program may be able to help. In order to qualify, victims must file a police report and fill out the form located on our website at www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/victim/compensation. The downloadable form is located on the right-hand side of the page, titled “Application for Compensation.”
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is here to help. If you have any questions about Cut It Out, the Victim Compensation program, or any of the other trainings we provide, please contact us at (800) 582-2877 or (614) 466-5610.
To keep up-to-date on everything going on in our office, and for a list of trainings, please visit www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov.
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Ohio State Board of Cosmetology
1929 Gateway Circle
Grove City, Ohio 43123
Local: (614) 466-3834
Statewide: 1-866-642-6723
Fax: (614) 644-6880
E-mail: ohcosbd@cos.state.oh.us
http://cos.ohio.gov
Board Members:
Steve Thompson, Chairman, Independent Contractor
Daisy Rickman, Cosmetologist & Salon Owner
NeCole Cumberlander, School Owner
Kimberly Thomas, Salon Owner
Dr. Marilyn Huheey, Medical Doctor
Bernadine Neal, Cosmetology Instructor
Delores Gillis, Cosmetologist
Charles Penzone, Cosmetologist & Salon Owner
Dr. Milroy Samuel, General Public
