Section 1175.805  Cosmetology Schools Approved to Teach Esthetics

a)         Existing cosmetology schools that wish to provide esthetics instruction shall:

1)         provide 200 square feet of space to accommodate 5 work stations and a maximum of 10 students.  If attendance exceeds 10 on the clinic floor at any time, an additional 40 square feet is required for each additional work station required by subsection (a)(4)(B) of this Section.   The use of this space shall not reduce the square footage for the conduct of an approval cosmetology school below the minimum requirements set forth in this Part.

2)         File an application with the Division, on forms provided by the Division, which shall include:

A)        A detailed floor plan;

B)        A signed copy of fire inspection report from the local fire authority within 6 months prior to application giving approval for use of the site as a school;

C)        A financial statement prepared by a public accountant licensed by the Division pursuant to the Illinois Public Accounting Act who is not an employee of the school, indicating sufficient current finances exist to operate the school for at least 3 months;

D)        A copy of the enrollment agreement to be used by the school;

E)         A copy of the esthetics curriculum;

F)         A listing of all esthetics and cosmetology teachers, including their teacher license numbers, who will be in the school's employ;

G)        A copy of the school's official transcript; and

H)        The required fee set forth in Section 1175.100.

3)         When the items listed in subsection (a)(2) have been received, the Division shall inspect the school premises, prior to school approval, to determine compliance.

4)         In addition, the school shall have the following:

A)        At least one facial chair for every 2 students enrolled.

B)        At least one work station or position for every 2 students.

C)        Every work station shall have 1 set of facial equipment to include manual, mechanical, or electrical apparatus as follows:

i)          Steamer

ii)         Brushing

iii)         Vacuum/spray machine

iv)        Glass electrode or high frequency current

v)         Disencrustation machine

vi)        One magnification lamp

vii)        Woods lamp.

D)        Provide an esthetics curriculum in accordance with Sections 1175.835 and 1175.840.

b)         Cosmetology schools approved to teach esthetics shall be required to comply with all provisions in this Part except for Section 1175.810(a) and (b).

(Source:  Amended at 30 Ill. Reg. 9503, effective May 10, 2006)