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HB 2056·TN·house

Boards and Commissions - As introduced, requires the state board of cosmetology and barber examiners to create and maintain a student identification number for each applicant accruing instructional hours; prohibits the board from using a student's social security number as a public-facing identifier of the person. - Amends TCA Title 62, Chapter 3 and Title 62, Chapter 4.

In CommitteeFiled Jan 23, 2026
Sponsor: Towns
Latest Action

Reset on Final cal. 2 of Business and Utilities Subcommittee

Mar 18, 2026

Summary

The bill directs Tennessee’s Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners to assign a unique student identification number to every applicant accruing instructional hours. It bans the use of a student’s Social Security number on any public‑facing forms or reports, requiring the board to use the new ID until the student takes an exam or receives a certificate. The change is intended to protect student privacy while preserving the board’s licensing functions.

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