The amendments to this rule provide: 1) new and updated definitions; 2) a new Section R277-500-6 that provides language requiring an applicant for an educator license to submit to a background check and ongoing monitoring as a condition of licensure; 3) language requiring consent of a currently licensed educator for an initial background check and ongoing monitoring on a form specified by the Board to be collected at the individual's next license renewal; and 4) minor terminology and technical changes.