; (3) ensure that participating States maintain the eligibility requirements described in subsection (d); (4) provide technical assistance to participating States; and (5) provide an electronic application process for teachers to apply for the program. (c) Participating teachers (1) In general Each teacher seeking to participate in a program established under subsection (a) shall submit an application containing— (A) proof of an active teaching license or certification in a participating State; (B) the teacher's results on each of the assessments described in subparagraphs (A) through (C) of subsection (d)(1) that are required by the initial licensing or certifying participating State; and (C) such other information as the Secretary considers appropriate. (2) Contract The eligible entity referred to in subsections (a) and (b) shall collect and assist the Secretary in reviewing the teacher applications submitted under paragraph (1). (d) Participating States A State shall be eligible to participate in a program established under subsection (a) if— (1) such State, in awarding a teaching license or certification to an individual, requires— (A) an assessment of the content knowledge necessary for postsecondary education and a career before a teacher begins teaching in a classroom; (B) an assessment of pedagogical skills not later than 1 year after the date on which a teacher first begins teaching in a classroom; and (C) a performance assessment not later than one year after the date on which a teacher first begins teaching, which may include a performance assessment completed as part of a teacher preparation program