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If this is passed, esthetic training will no longer fall under the oversight of DPOR but will be overseen by the Labor Board.  DPOR regulates the esthetics industry in Virginia and has strict and stringent standards in esthetics training.  If this bill passes, we would expect lower standards under this arrangement which could impact the health and safety of the public.  As standards are lowered and quality suffers the reputation of the esthetics industry will also suffer.