; and (2) for teacher and school leader preparation programs, criteria based on information collected pursuant to this part, including progress in meeting the goals of— (A) increasing the percentage of teachers who meet the applicable State certification and licensure requirements, including any requirements for certification obtained through alternative routes to certification, or, with regard to special education teachers, who meet the qualifications described in section 612(a)(14)(C) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in the State, including increasing professional development opportunities; (B) if valid and reliable data are available, increasing the percentage of principals and other school leaders who receive ratings of effective or above in State school leader evaluation and support systems (as described in section 2101(c)(4)(B)(ii) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965); (C) improving student academic achievement for elementary and secondary students; and (D) raising the standards for entry into teaching and school leadership. (b) Termination of eligibility Any teacher or school leader preparation program from which the State has withdrawn the State’s approval, or terminated the State’s financial support, due to the low performance of the program based upon the State assessment described in subsection (a)— (1) shall be ineligible for any funding for professional development activities awarded by the Department; (2) may not be permitted to accept or enroll any student who receives aid under title IV in the institution’s teacher preparation program; (3) shall provide transitional support, including remedial services if necessary, for students enrolled at the institution at the time of termination of financial support or withdrawal of approval