Barber school bill passed

A bill that updates Nebraska barber laws to align with federal financial aid requirements was given final approval March 31.

LB842, introduced by Malcolm Sen. Ken Haar, requires a high school diploma or GED prior to admittance to a barber school if the school operates as a postsecondary barber college.

The bill also allows the state barber board to continue to authorize licensed barber schools at the non-postsecondary level.

LB842 passed on a 47-0 vote.