New York S05839 mandates domestic violence and sexual assault awareness training for nail specialty, natural hair styling, esthetics, and cosmetology.

New York S05839 amends the general business law to require at least one hour of domestic violence and sexual assault awareness training for licensing in nail specialty, natural hair styling, esthetics, and cosmetology. The training must be available through the department's website and offered in the top ten languages spoken in the state, excluding English. The department, in consultation with the office for the prevention of domestic violence and advocacy groups recognized by federal health and justice departments, will develop and provide access to these courses.

New York S05839 mandates domestic violence and sexual assault awareness training for nail specialty, natural hair styling, esthetics, and cosmetology.

New York S05839 amends the general business law to require at least one hour of domestic violence and sexual assault awareness training for licensing in nail specialty, natural hair styling, esthetics, and cosmetology. The training must be available through the department's website and offered in the top ten languages spoken in the state, excluding English. The department, in consultation with the office for the prevention of domestic violence and advocacy groups recognized by federal health and justice departments, will develop and provide access to these courses.