This rule makes updates definitions; clarifies and updates initial licensing process, renewal licensing process, and adds the reapplication licensing process; increases capacity to provide respite care; updates the requirements for what is included in a home study; updates foster parent requirements; reduces square footage requirements; eliminates ongoing foster care training as part of licensure; updates child's rights in foster care; clarifies safety and health requirements related to hazardous materials, medications, transportation, physical aspects of the home, behavior management, training in CPR; for special consideration for kinship placement and the Indian Child Welfare Act in the licensure process; and provides updated clarifications throughout the rule to create greater consistency and clarity to the process.