30 Miss. Code. R. 2101-5.2 - Procedure for the Opening of A New School

A. Procedure for filing an application for preliminary school approval.

1. Any person proposing to own or operate a school must make an appointment with the Board to discuss in detail the proposed operation of the school.

2. Interested persons must completed a Personal Survey Form and return to the State Board of Cosmetology prior to the initial meeting with the Board.

B. An application for a license to operate a school must be submitted for approval on an application form provided by the Board.

1. Prospective owners for proprietary schools provide a completed submitted form provided by the Board office. The following information must be provided with the application:

a. Application fee.

b. Floor plan of the proposed school, indicating measurements for each area, and equipment layout.

c. The name, address and telephone number of the manager/supervisor, and the name, address, and registration number of the instructor(s) of the proposed school.

d. A copy of the contract form to be used between the school and the student.

e. A copy of proposed brochures, catalogs and advertisements.

f. Two (2) recent passport photographs of the applicant, taken prior to application.

2. An incomplete application will not be processed and the applicant will be notified by the Board office with the cause for non-processing.

C. Initial Inspection and Approval of Proposed School

1. An inspection shall be performed by two (2) agents of the Board, one of which must be a board member, for the purpose of determining:

a. Suitability of:

(1) Proposed Location.

(2) Proposed Rooms, including adequacy of floor space, plumbing, ventilation, lighting, etc., in accordance with the floor plan.

(3) Proposed items of equipment and materials.

b. Satisfactory evidence of proper provisions for duly licensed instructors and properly qualified manager/supervisor.

2. If the Board determines that the applicant is knowledgeable regarding requirements for licensure and operation of School of Cosmetology, Manicuring or Esthetics, the Board may waive the initial inspection and proceed to the final inspection.

3. The findings of the initial inspection will be submitted to the Board for its approval at its next regular or any special called meeting. The applicant will be notified in writing of the decision of the Board within 30 days.

D. Final Inspection and Approval of Proposed Schools

1. If the inspection is found to be in order and the results of the initial inspection approved, a final inspection will be made by two (2) agents of the Board, at least one of which will be a Board Member.

2. The final inspection will be conducted in order to determine that:

a. Suitability of:

(1) Location

(2) Rooms, including adequacy of floor space, plumbing, ventilation, lighting, etc., in accordance with the floor plan.

(3) Equipment and material set up and operational.

b. Satisfactory evidence of proper provisions for duly licensed instructors and properly qualified manager/supervisor.

c. All requirements, as indicated in the application have been strictly adhered to by owner(s) of the proposed school.

d. School has met building or fire code requirements as evidenced by copy of inspection report(s) by local authorities.

3. No School will be approved until the Board has had ample opportunity to verify sworn statements as to the actual ownership, and all other claims and representations set forth in the "Personal Survey Form", the "Application for Approval", the "Initial Inspection Report", and the Final Inspection Report.

4. If all requirements and qualification are met, the Board will cause written approval to be issued. No school will be considered approved, nor will classes be allowed to begin, until said approval has been executed.

5. The Board reserves the right to deny school approval to any applicant who fails to meet the requirements for operating a school and/or who fails to present satisfactory evidence of his or her business, professional integrity and experience. In the event the Board denies approval, the fees associated with the application will be forfeited.

E. Miscellaneous

1. Enrollments. Students may be registered, but not admitted to class until such time as the school has received its final approval.

2. Instructor. Each school must have on its staff at least one full-time instructor who is charged with the responsibility of the teaching program, and who is considered the lead instructor. This person must hold an active Mississippi license or permit at the time of application for school approval.

3. The Board may revoke or suspend the approval of any school for any violation of any of the conditions set forth for licensing, or if further investigation reveals misrepresentation on the part of the applicant.

Notes

30 Miss. Code. R. 2101-5.2

Miss. Code Ann. §§ 73-7-7; 73-7-16 (Rev. 2013)

Amended 2/27/2015 Amended 1/15/2016