; and (IV) update recommendations for the model standards, criteria, and components of such programs, as applicable. (6) Report Not later than 5 years after the date of the establishment of the coordinating center under this subsection, the coordinating center shall report to the Secretary, the authorizing committees, and the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity on the activities described in paragraph (5). (7) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subpart such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2018 and each of the five succeeding fiscal years. . (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 778 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 is repealed. 106. Definitions Section 760 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1140 ) is amended to read as follows: 760. Definitions In this part: (1) Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities The term comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities means a program that leads to a recognized educational credential or recognized postsecondary credential issued by an institution of higher education that meets each of the following requirements: (A) Is offered by an institution of higher education. (B) Is designed to support students with intellectual disabilities who are seeking to continue academic, career and technical, and independent living instruction at an institution of higher education in order to prepare for competitive integrated employment. (C) Includes student advising and a program of study. (D) Requires students with intellectual disabilities to participate on not less than a half-time basis as determined by the institution, with such participation focusing on academic and career development components and occurring through one or more of the following activities: (i) Regular enrollment in credit-bearing courses with students without disabilities that are offered by the