Illinois Code § 2-3

§ 2-3.

Licensure as a barber by a cosmetology school graduate. A person is qualified to receive a license as a barber if that person has applied in writing on forms provided by the Department, paid the required fees, and: a. Is at least 16 years of age; and b. Has a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, or persons who are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance; and c. Has graduated from a cosmetology school approved by the Department having completed a minimum of 1500 hours in the study of cosmetology; and d. Has graduated from a school of barbering or cosmetology approved by the Department having completed a minimum of 500 additional hours in the study of barbering extending over a period of no less than 3 months nor more than one year. Time spent in such study under the laws of another state or territory of the United States or of a foreign country or province shall be credited toward the period of study required by the provisions of this paragraph; and e. Has passed an examination caused to be conducted by the Department, or its designated testing service, to determine fitness to receive a license as a barber; and f. Has met any other requirements set forth in this Act. (Source: P.A. 99-427, eff. 8-21-15.) (Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 104-153) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2031) Sec. 2-3. Licensure as a barber by a cosmetology school graduate. A person is qualified to receive a license as a barber if that person has applied in writing or electronically on forms provided by the Department, paid the required fees, and: a. Is at least 16 years of age; and b. Has a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, or persons who are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance; and c. Has graduated from a cosmetology school approved by the Department having completed a minimum of 1500 hours in the study of cosmetology; and d. Has graduated from a licensed school of barbering or cosmetology having completed a minimum of 500 additional hours in the study of barbering extending over a period of no less than 3 months. Time spent in such study under the laws of another state or territory of the United States or of a foreign country or province shall be credited toward the period of study required by the provisions of this paragraph; and e. Has passed an examination caused to be conducted by the Department, or its designated testing service, to determine fitness to receive a license as a barber; and f. Has met any other requirements set forth in this Act or by rule. (Source: P.A. 104-153, eff. 1-1-26.)