Rule 30-2101-5.9 - Instruction StaffA. There must be on the staff at least one full time instructor at all times, who holds a current, active license as an instructor in this state. B. Immediately upon employment, the school must submit on a form approved by the Board, a Certification of Instructor employment which indicates full or part-time employment. C. The Board must be notified in writing, within ten (10) days of any changes in instructor staff of a school of cosmetology. D. When the enrollment exceeds 20 students there must be added to the staff an additional full-time instructor as follows: Number of Students | Number of Teachers Required |
1-20 | 1 |
21-40 | 2 |
41-60 | 3 |
61-80 | 4 |
81-100 | 5 |
Each student, including student instructor, cosmetologist, manicurist, esthetician, and part time, is counted as full time enrollment.
E. For each full-time instructor there can be no more than three student instructors. F. Absence from the classroom of the instructor must be reported to the Board of Cosmetology, Department of School Coordination. Arrangement must be made for an instructor, who is licensed by the Board, for replacement during vacations, prolonged illness, etc. When the instructor is absent for one day or less, a student instructor or senior student may be left in charge. When an enrolled senior student is left in charge of the clinic floor, no additional chemical services shall be started. G. An instructor/student instructor is strictly prohibited from practicing on patrons except in a situation where such practice is for demonstration only. H. All practice work by student is to be supervised and checked by an instructor or student instructor licensed by the Board. I. All student instructors must, at all times, be under the direct supervision of an instructor who holds a current, active license issued by the Board, except as provided by Rule 5.9(F). J. Any instructor teaching or planning to teach the use of a specific device in any practice area of discipline must first present the required certificate of proficiency for the device. All individuals seeking licensure after January 1, 1998, must present this certification prior to seeking licensure. 30 Miss. Code. R. 2101-5.9
Miss. Code Ann. §§ 73-7-7, 73-7-16 (Rev. 2013)