The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise the criteria and define the calculations used to create the VPK Provider Kindergarten Readiness Rates based on the new kindergarten screening tool adopted by the Department of Education (Star Early Literacy assessment). The rule also provides clarity on the verificiation and dispute processes associated with the readiness rates. Addtionally, the rule contains edits to relect changes in roles from the Department of Education to Office of Early Learning to be consistent with statute.