08/22/2026
- WAYNE, NJ - Dozens of practical exams were canceled today in Passaic County with no prior notice. Students, volunteers, & family members were upset after they waited in traffic then stood in line outside their dedicated testing facility only to find out there was no test.
In more recent months NJ reinstated the requirement for a practical exam to be completed in addition to the classroom hours & a written exam associated with cosmetology & manicuring licenses in The Garden State.
On 8/22/26 The Passaic County Technical Institute was set to host several cohorts of students batched together to complete their required in-person portion, but this did not occur.
Examiners mentioned that the building could not host the group on 8/22/26 & plans will be made for rescheduling then will be sent out via email to practical test-takers. No exact reason was given for the cancellation. Several permit holders were concerned about the validity of their permits - which allows a student to work while obtaining a license - which for some, might expire prior to obtaining a license thus leaving a gap in the students’ career path - potentially causing ineligibility for future exam scheduling or work. Students are still waiting for an email listing their next exam day, time, & location along with information regarding a potential grace period for expired permit holders that were set to test at 8:30am on 8/22/26 at PCTI.
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By; Curtis Mack | NJ-SPJ
