(New Title) establishing a task force to study the feasibility of the creation of cosmetology related programming in Coos County and requiring the reporting of student meal debt by school districts and public chartered schools to the department of education.
Impact
The proposed task force will consist of representatives from various educational and government entities, including the Department of Education and local community colleges. The bill outlines specific goals for the task force, including determining essential facilities for instructional purposes and identifying potential funding sources for program development. Furthermore, the report findings, expected by June 1, 2027, could lead to legislative recommendations to establish such a program by September 1, 2027.
Summary
Senate Bill 531-FN aims to establish a task force to explore the feasibility of creating cosmetology-related programming in Coos County, specifically focusing on the Berlin Regional Career & Technical Center and the New Hampshire community college system. The bill emphasizes the need for a comprehensive study to evaluate the requirements and potential for cosmetology education and employment in northern New Hampshire. This includes assessing staffing, space, funding needs, and collaboration opportunities among educational institutions.
Contention
One notable point of contention surrounding SB531 is the funding aspect. The bill does not allocate funding for the establishment of the task force to study the cosmetology program, creating questions around the feasibility of the study itself. Critics may argue that without dedicated financial resources, the task force's ability to conduct a thorough and effective study could be significantly hindered, leading to skepticism regarding the initiative's viability.
Relative to the responsibility of local school districts to provide meals to students during school hours, reimbursing schools for meals provided to students at no cost, and making an appropriation therefor.
Establishing a study committee to analyze reducing the number of school administrative units and establishing a commission to study the costs of special education.
Relative to the issuance of no trespass orders on municipal or school district property, the responsibility of local school districts to provide meals to students during school hours, and reimbursing schools for meals provided to students at no cost, and relative to expanding the crime of endangering the welfare of a child.
Occupations: cosmetologists; cut and color license option; provide for. Amends secs. 1201 & 1203a of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.1201 & 339.1203a) & adds sec. 1207a.
Occupations: cosmetologists; shampoo services performed in a cosmetology establishment by certain cosmetology apprentices; allow. Amends sec. 1203a of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.1203a).