; (ii) evidence-based; and (iii) designed and conducted by independent researchers who have experience in conducting and publishing research in peer-reviewed outlets. (6) Information collection and reporting A State or other entity receiving an allotment pursuant to subsection (a) shall, as specified by the Secretary— (A) collect information on the programs and activities funded through the allotment; and (B) submit reports to the Secretary on the data from such programs and activities. (c) National evaluation (1) In general The Secretary shall— (A) in consultation with appropriate State and local agencies, conduct one or more rigorous evaluations of the education funded through this section and associated data; and (B) submit a report to the Congress on the results of such evaluations, together with a summary of the information collected pursuant to subsection (b)(6). (2) Consultation In conducting the evaluations required by paragraph (1), including the establishment of evaluation methodologies, the Secretary shall consult with relevant stakeholders. (d) Applicability of certain provisions (1) Sections 503, 507, and 508 apply to allotments under subsection (a) to the same extent and in the same manner as such sections apply to allotments under section 502(c). (2) Sections 505 and 506 apply to allotments under subsection (a) to the extent determined by the Secretary to be appropriate. (e) Funding (1) In general To carry out this section, there is appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 and 2019. (2) Reservation The Secretary shall reserve, for each of fiscal years 2018 and 2019, not more than 20 percent of the amount appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) for administering the program under this section, including the conducting of national evaluations and the provision of technical assistance to the recipients of allotments. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section takes effect on October 1, 2017.