; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.), is amended by adding the end the following: 5. Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated $90,000 for each of fiscal years 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021. . 112. Expansion of eligible programs The Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) is amended— (1) in section 481(b), by adding at the end the following: (5) (A) For purposes of parts D and E, the term eligible program includes a program of not less than 250 clock hours of instruction, offered during a minimum of 5 weeks of instruction that leads an industry-recognized credential. (B) In this paragraph, the term industry-recognized credential means an industry-recognized credential that— (i) is demonstrated to be of high quality by the institution offering the program in the program participation agreement under section 487; (ii) meets the current, as of the date of the determination, or projected needs of a local or regional workforce for recruitment, screening, hiring, retention, or advancement purposes— (I) as determined by the State in which the program is located, in consultation with business entities; or (II) as demonstrated by the institution offering the program leading to the credential; and (iii) is, where applicable, endorsed by a nationally recognized trade association or organization representing a significant part of the industry or sector.