; and (2) for— (A) higher education research and data tools, such as those that link education and employment data systems; (B) forming agreements with other States participating in the partnership for reciprocal student eligibility; and (C) developing and implementing systems to provide early notification to students and families of their eligibility for financial aid. (e) Prohibition on use of funds A State that receives a grant under this part to establish a State-Federal partnership may not use grant funds for— (1) endowments; or (2) the construction of athletic or commercial venues. 499A–6. Maintaining net State operating support for higher education (a) In general A State that receives a grant under this part to establish a State-Federal partnership shall maintain net State operating support for a fiscal year at a level that is not less than the level that is equal to the average of such net State operating support for the 3 fiscal years preceding such fiscal year. (b) Waivers (1) In general The Secretary may grant a waiver to a State from the requirement under subsection (a) for a fiscal year, if the State demonstrates that— (A) the net State operating support for such fiscal year as a percentage of total revenue available to the State that will fund higher education for such fiscal year is not less than such percentage for the previous fiscal year