The proposed rule addresses significant changes to current processes, including: (1) Establishment of a public accountability system; (2) Specific criteria and guidelines for initial and continued approval of both Level I (conducted in postsecondary institutions and school districts) and Level II (conducted only in school districts) school leadership preparation programs; (3) Level I programs: Partnership with at least one school district; Program admission requirements to include a candidate’s instructional expertise and leadership potential; Evaluation of candidate performance aligned with the partnering district’s evaluation system; Two-year “graduate guarantee” for Level I program completers; and (4) Level II program admission to include requirement for earning an effective or highly effective rating on the district personnel evaluation system.