To align the rule with section 1012.562, Florida Statutes. The revision 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 1 and Level II school leadership preparation programs; (3) establishment of additional criteria for Level I programs, including 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; and a two-year graduate guarantee for program completers; and (4) Level II program admission to include requirement for earning an effective or highly effective rating on the district evaluation system.