; and (B) in subparagraph (D), by striking not fewer than 5 different occupational fields and inserting not fewer than 3 different occupational fields ; (5) in paragraph (5)— (A) in subparagraph (A)— (i) by amending clause (i) to read as follows: (i) provides individuals with rigorous academic content and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in current or emerging professions, including in in-demand industry sectors or occupations, which shall be, at the secondary level, aligned with the challenging State academic standards adopted by a State under section 1111(b)(1) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965; ; (ii) in clause (ii), by striking , an industry-recognized credential, a certificate, or an associate degree and inserting or a recognized postsecondary credential, which may include an industry-recognized credential, a certificate, or an associate degree ; and (iii) in clause (iii), by striking and at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B)— (i) by inserting , work-based, or other after competency-based ; (ii) by striking contributes to the and inserting supports the development of ; (iii) by striking general ; and (iv) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (C) to the extent practicable, coordinate between secondary and postsecondary education programs through programs of study, which may include articulation agreements, early college high school programs, dual or concurrent enrollment program opportunities, or other credit transfer agreements that provide postsecondary credit or advanced standing; and (D) may include career exploration at the high school level or as early as the middle grades (as such term is defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965). ; (6) in paragraph (7)— (A) in subparagraph (A)— (i) by striking (and parents, as appropriate) and inserting (and, as appropriate, parents and out-of-school youth)