; and (2) provides guidance and recommendations on how effective programs can be replicated. . (c) Authorization of appropriations Section 769(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1140i ) is amended to read as follows: (a) Authorization of appropriations (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subpart $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2019 and each of the 5 succeeding fiscal years. (2) Adjustment for inflation (A) In general The amount authorized to be appropriated under paragraph (1) for fiscal year 2020 and each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years shall be deemed increased by the annual adjustment percentage. (B) Definition In this paragraph, the term annual adjustment percentage , as applied to a fiscal year, means the estimated percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (as determined by the Secretary, using the definition in section 478(f)) for the most recent calendar year ending before the beginning of that fiscal year. . 7007. National Technical Assistance Center and National Coordinating Center for Inclusion of Students with Intellectual Disabilities (a) In general Section 777 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1140q ) is amended to read as follows: 777. National Technical Assistance Center and Coordinating Center for Inclusion of Students with Intellectual Disabilities (a) National Technical Assistance Center (1) In general From amounts appropriated under paragraph (5), the Secretary shall award a grant to, or enter into a contract or cooperative agreement with, an eligible entity to provide for the establishment and support of a National Technical Assistance Center. The National Technical Assistance Center shall carry out the duties set forth in paragraph (4). (2) Administration The program under this section shall be administered by the office in the Department that administers other postsecondary education programs in consultation with the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. (3) Eligible entity In