645—61.20(157) Mentoring program. Each barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences school must have a contract between the student, the school and the establishment mentor that includes scheduling, liability insurance and purpose of the mentoring program.
	61.20(1) Students shall not begin the mentoring program until they have completed a minimum of 50 percent of the total contact or credit hours and other requirements of the mentoring program established by the school.
	61.20(2) Students may participate in a mentoring program for no more than 5 percent of the total contact or credit hours.
	61.20(3) Students shall be under supervision of the mentor at all times. Students may perform the following: drape, shampoo, remove color and perm chemicals, remove perm rods, remove rollers, apply temporary rinses, apply reconditioners and rebuilders with the recommendation of the mentor, remove nail polish, file nails, perform hand and arm massage, remove cosmetic preparations, act as receptionist, handle retail sales, sanitize establishment, consult with client (chairside manners), perform inventory, order supplies, prepare payroll and pay monthly bills, and hand equipment to the mentor.
	61.20(4) The establishment mentor’s responsibilities include the following: introduce the student to the establishment and the client, record the time of the student’s attendance in establishment, prepare evaluation, discuss performance, and allow the student to shadow.
	61.20(5) An establishment or school shall not compensate students when the students are participating in the mentoring program.
[ARC 7921C, IAB 5/1/24, effective 7/1/24]