Authorization of appropriations

(a) In general There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this title in each of the fiscal years 2026 through 2035. (b) Reservations From the amounts appropriated under subsection (a) for such fiscal year, the Director may reserve— (1) not more than 1 percent to conduct the evaluation required under section 204(c); and (2) not more than 1 percent to— (A) provide technical assistance for eligible entities, which may include pre-application workshops, web-based seminars, and evaluation support; and (B) disseminate best practices concerning the successful development and implementation of innovative learning models. (c) Funding allotment From the amount made available under subsection (a) and not reserved under subsection (b) for a fiscal year, the Director shall— (1) reserve not less than 93 percent to award grants to eligible entities under section 103(a)(1); and (2) reserve not less than 5 percent to award grants to eligible entities under section 103(a)(2).