Similar to trends in the teaching profession, states are battling turnover in school leadership and working to increase the number of highly trained, quality principals in schools. In the midst of a changing education landscape, state policymakers continue to explore ways to ensure school leaders are equipped to guide today’s students and teachers. Recent research has shown that effective school leadership is one of the greatest factors impacting student learning. To strengthen and increase the number of quality school leaders, state policymakers have developed policies around principal preparation and licensure that are grounded in school leadership standards.