Louisville Beauty Academy is a Kentucky state-licensed and state-accredited beauty college, committed to strictly aligning with Kentucky law and keeping the public informed. We congratulate Joni Upchurch on her new role as Executive Director of the Kentucky State Board of Cosmetology and appreciate the clarifications on procedures for schools and students. Louisville Beauty Academy continues to comply 100% with all guidelines and requirements and aims to provide clear answers to common questions.
KY Law Alignment and Strict Compliance
Louisville Beauty Academy strictly follows all Kentucky state regulations for beauty schools. As a state-accredited institution, we emphasize that zero online hours are acceptable for licensing purposes; there is no such thing as an online school for beauty licensing in Kentucky. All students must attend classes onsite and use biometric clock-in and clock-out at Louisville Beauty Academy to receive credit for KY State licensing hours.
Common Questions and Answers
Q1: How soon must documentation and information be enrolled in the KBC system after a student’s start date?
- A1: You have 10 days from the student start date to enroll all documentation and information in the KBC system. This includes all required information, as well as translated transcripts.For all foreign high school graduates, your original high school diploma along with all required documents (Submit Required Documents: Send via Text to 502-625-5531 or Email to [email protected]
- Driver’s license/state IDSocial security cardHigh school diploma (or equivalent)Passport-like photo (You can easily take a selfie using your phone against a plain white background)) must be available for Louisville Beauty Academy to enroll you as a student. Within 10 days, your high school diploma in a foreign language must be translated by an approved Kentucky State Board licensing translator and updated. Louisville Beauty Academy can assist in this process.
Q2: Is it permissible to send pictures of social security cards or other documents with personal information?
- A2: No. Do not send KBC pictures of social security cards or any documentation with personal information for security purposes.
Q3: What should be done to ensure students’ hours are correctly tracked for graduation?
- A3: Be sure to double-check that the student’s hours meet requirements before graduation.
Q4: What are the clock-in requirements for students each day?
- A4: Students must clock in at the beginning of the day, clock out for 30 minutes for lunch/rest break, clock back in from the break, and clock out at the end of their day. They cannot exceed 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.Q4.1: If a student attends for 7.99 hours, are they required to take a 30-minute break?
- A4.1: No, if a student attends for 7.99 hours or less, they do not need to clock out for a 30-minute break. The mandatory 30-minute break requirement only applies if the student attends for a full 8 hours. This is in accordance with Kentucky labor laws, which require a 30-minute break for 8 hours of attendance or work to ensure health and safety. Attendance for under 8 hours does not require this break.
Q5: What should the SMART time student activity report show?
- A5: The SMART time student activity report must show all 4 clock in and out times (beginning, lunch, end) if a student is there for 8 hours and should correctly align with your reporting of hours at month end.
Q6: What is the requirement regarding instructors during student activities?
- A6: An instructor must be present at all times to monitor the number of students in attendance.
Q7: Can students complete their hours through online or digital learning?
- A7: No, there can never be regular online or digital hours given in cosmetology, nail technology, or esthetics. Louisville Beauty Academy aligns 100% with licensing requirements, meaning all students must attend classes in person, and biometric clock-in and clock-out is required to receive credit for KY State licensing.
Q8: What are the submission procedures for lash training courses?
- A8: The lash training course must be submitted by proper procedure. The course roster for the class, showing the date, time, and location, along with student contracts, must be submitted 10 days prior to the course. You may make updates to the roster within those 10 days. Afterward, you must submit a sign-in sheet from the course to [email protected].
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Disclaimer: The information provided here is intended for informational purposes only and reflects the Academy’s alignment with current Kentucky state regulations as of the publication date. Compliance standards may change, and readers should consult directly with the Kentucky State Board of Cosmetology or seek legal counsel for the most up-to-date information regarding regulations. Louisville Beauty Academy is not responsible for any discrepancies resulting from updates to the law after this publication date.
