; and (iii) the number of children aged 5 to 17, inclusive, in the State from families above the poverty level as determined under paragraph (4)(A) of section 1124(c) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6333(c)(4) ). (B) Methodology In making computations under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall use the methodology described in paragraphs (3) through (5) of section 1124(c) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6333(c) ). (3) Minimum grant Notwithstanding paragraph (1), each State educational agency approved by the Secretary to receive a grant under this section shall receive a minimum grant of $250,000. (g) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as necessary, subject to the availability of appropriations, to carry out this section. 5. Implementation grants (a) Program authorized The Secretary shall award grants to State educational agencies in accordance with this section to implement computer science education improvements proposed in comprehensive plans that meet the requirements of subsections (b) and (c) of section 4. (b) Benchmarks Each State educational agency applying for a grant under this section shall— (1) develop quantifiable benchmarks for the activities supported under such grant, which may include benchmarks for increasing— (A) student knowledge and competency of grade-appropriate computer science concepts; (B) the number of students that take computer science courses; (C) the diversity of students who take computer science courses; (D) the number of students who plan to pursue postsecondary computer science degrees; (E) the diversity of students who plan to pursue postsecondary computer science degrees; and (F) the number of teachers who are certified to teach computer science