Section 21-1-44 - School leadership institute; created; purposeA. The "school leadership institute" is created and is administratively attached to the higher education department. The department shall provide administrative services for the institute. The institute shall provide a comprehensive and cohesive framework for preparing, mentoring and providing professional development for principals and other public school leaders. B. The institute shall offer at least the following programs: (1) licensure preparation for aspiring principals; (2) mentoring for new principals and other public school leaders; (3) intensive support for principals at schools in need of improvement; (4) professional development for aspiring superintendents; and (5) mentoring for new superintendents. C. The institute shall partner with state agencies, institutions of higher education and professional associations to identify and recruit candidates for the institute.