20. An applicant seeking initial licensure as a beautician shall:
a. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.162)
b. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.162)
c. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.162)
d. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.162)
e. Demonstrate successful completion of a course of instruction in beauty culture consisting of:
(1) Instruction at a school of cosmetology and hairstyling licensed in this State, the curriculum for which shall be established by the board pursuant to regulation; or
(2) A program in a public school approved by the State Board of Education to offer a vocational program in cosmetology and hairstyling or beauty culture, or other cosmetology and hairstyling or beauty culture program approved by the State Board of Education; or
(3) Instruction at a school of cosmetology and hairstyling or beauty culture licensed in another state or a foreign country which, in the opinion of the board, offers curricula which are substantially similar to that offered at licensed schools within the State; and
f. Take and pass an examination conducted by the board.