The purpose of this rule development is to update provisions in the rule due to statutory changes, rule changes and for clarity. Proposed changes include: definitions of terms used in the rule; update of specifications for the uniform core curricula; modification of processes for initial request and approval of teacher preparation programs; update criteria and data submitted for review as part of the institution’s or district’s annual program evaluation plan and for the general public; and revision of criteria for continued approval of programs to be based upon specified measures of program and program completer performance, including the program review process, timelines, and performance level targets for each of the continued approval criteria.