; (2) are from States that provide assistance to early college high schools or other dual enrollment programs, such as assistance to defray the costs of higher education (including costs of tuition, fees, and textbooks); and (3) propose to establish or support an early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment program that meets quality standards established by— (A) a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association that offers accreditation specifically for such programs; or (B) a State process specifically for the review and approval of such programs. (g) Equitable distribution The Secretary shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that eligible entities receiving grants under this section— (1) are from a representative cross section of— (A) urban, suburban, and rural areas; and (B) regions of the United States; and (2) include both two-year and four-year institutions of higher education. (h) Uses of funds (1) Mandatory activities (A) In general An eligible entity shall use grant funds received under this section— (i) to support the activities described in its application under subsection (i); (ii) to create and maintain a coherent system of supports for students, teachers, principals, and faculty under the program, including— (I) college and career readiness, academic, and social support services for students; and (II) professional development for secondary school teachers, faculty, and principals and faculty from the institution of higher education, including— (aa) joint professional development activities; and (bb) activities to assist such teachers, faculty, and principals in using effective parent and community engagement strategies and to help ensure the success of students academically at risk of not enrolling in or completing postsecondary education, first-generation college students, and students described in section 1111(b)(2)(B)(xi) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6311(b)(2)(B)(xi) )