; and (B) does not include demonstration, simulation, or distribution of contraceptive devices. (c) Priority In awarding grants under subsection (a), the Secretary shall give priority to applicants proposing programs to provide qualified SRA education that will— (1) regularly reinforce the SRA message in both the middle and high school grades; and (2) promote parent-child communication regarding the benefits of avoiding all sexual risk. (d) Application To seek an application under this section, an entity shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such assurances as the Secretary may require. At a minimum, the application shall include— (1) assurances satisfactory to the Secretary that each of the conditions listed in subsection (c) will be satisfied; (2) an individualized plan to evaluate the SRA education to be funded through the grant for behavioral impact, or to inform best practices in the provision of such SRA education that are based on research that— (A) is conducted by independent researchers who have experience in conducting and publishing research in peer-reviewed outlets; and (B) is not part of a national evaluation that is mandated by, contracted for, or conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services; and (3) an agreement to expend not more than 20 percent of their overall grant award for such evaluation. (e) Training and technical assistance (1) In general The Secretary may provide training and technical assistance to grantees under this section. (2) Requirements Any such training and technical assistance shall— (A) emphasize the practical implementation of SRA in all educational messaging to teens; (B) be provided directly to grantees by SRA-credentialed experts; (C) cover methodologies and best practices in SRA for teens