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House passes Kazeem’s legislation to make pilot cosmetology training program permanent

Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus    June 26, 2025 | 2:02 PM

HARRISBURG, June 26 – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Carol Kazeem, D-Delaware, that would make the cosmetology out-of-school training program a permanent career and technical education offering was overwhelmingly passed by the House today (195-7).

Act 55 of 2022 established the Cosmetology Training Through Career and Technical Center Pilot Program with the aim of providing high school students enrolled in career and technical education programs with the academic, technical and real-world skills needed to succeed as cosmetologists.

“I sponsored House Bill 1627 because this practical and successful pilot CTC program would immensely benefit our local communities if it became a permanent offering,” Kazeem said. “This program gives interested students real-world experiences that provide insight into what a career in cosmetology would be like and the opportunity to develop the skills that would make them attractive to potential employers after graduation.

“But it’s more than about getting a job after high school. The expansion of our CTC programs to include cosmetology will provide young people in Pennsylvania with a new pathway to building sustainable careers in a lucrative industry that will enable them to raise families, buy homes and become productive members of our communities.”

The legislation would enable participating schools that are part of the Cosmetology Training Through Career and Technical Center program to provide students with practical, hands-on learning opportunities while maintaining the integrity of their formal training programs.

There are more than 80 career and technical education centers across Pennsylvania that offer PDE-approved programs to thousands of students. These programs are built on foundations of academic rigor and high expectations for student learning and success. Students self-select to enroll in a CTC, and many participate in Advanced Placement or Honors courses within their local school district.

The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.

For more details, residents should contact Kazeem’s district office by phone at 610-876-6420 or by email at RepKazeem@pahouse.net.