FAC 61G5-32.001 explained: Florida’s cosmetology CE rule
Checked against the course text on 2026-09-22. Educational only; not legal advice.
Florida Administrative Code rule 61G5-32.001 is the Board of Cosmetology rule that sets the continuing education requirement for license renewal. It sits in chapter 61G5, the Board’s rule chapter, under the authority of Chapter 477, Florida Statutes — the Cosmetology Act.
Where it fits
Three legal documents govern a Florida cosmetology or specialty license:
- Chapter 477, Florida Statutes — the law passed by the Legislature. It defines the license types and lists prohibited acts.
- FAC chapter 61G5 — the Board of Cosmetology’s rules, including sanitation (61G5-20.002) and continuing education (61G5-32.001).
- FAC chapter 61-6 — DBPR’s procedural rules.
What the rule requires
10 hours of Board-approved CE per two-year renewal cycle, allocated across eight subjects:
| Subject | Hours |
|---|---|
| HIV/AIDS | 1.0 |
| Sanitation and sterilization | 3.0 |
| OSHA | 0.5 |
| Workers’ compensation | 0.5 |
| State and federal laws | 2.0 |
| Chemical makeup | 1.0 |
| Environmental issues | 1.0 |
| Elective | 1.0 |
| Total | 10.0 |
The same 10 hours apply to cosmetologists, nail specialists, and full specialists.
Who reports
The approved provider reports your completion. You do not self-report required Florida cosmetology CE.
Records
Florida expects CE records to be kept for 4 years, on both the provider side and the licensee side. Keep your certificates.
Check your own record. Board rules and renewal details can change between cycles. Confirm your renewal date, CE status, and any exemption in MyDBPR at myfloridalicense.com before you rely on this page.