; and (ii) in subparagraph (C), by inserting “, in consultation with the Director,” after “Secretary”; (4) in subsection (d)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) in subparagraph (A)— (I) by inserting , acting through the Director, after The Secretary ; (II) by inserting and the plan developed under subsection (c) after described in paragraph (2) ; and (III) by striking assessment each place such term appears and inserting evaluation ; (ii) in subparagraph (B)— (I) in clause (v), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (II) in clause (vi)— (aa) by inserting qualified before intermediaries ; and (bb) by striking the period at the end and inserting , which may include individuals with expertise in addressing inequities in access to, and in opportunities for, academic and technical skill attainment; ; and (III) by adding at the end the following: (vii) representatives of Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations; and (viii) representatives of special populations. ; and (iii) in subparagraph (C)— (I) by inserting the Director, after the Secretary, ; and (II) by striking assessment and inserting evaluation ; (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) in the heading, by striking and assessment ; (ii) in subparagraph (A)— (I) by striking subsection (e), the Secretary and inserting subsection (f), the Secretary, acting through the Director, ; (II) by striking an independent evaluation and assessment and inserting a series of research and evaluation initiatives for each year for which funds are appropriated to carry out this Act, which are aligned with the plan in subsection (c)(2), ; (III) by striking Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 and inserting Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act ; (IV) by inserting to institutions of higher education or a consortia of one or more institutions of higher education and one or more private nonprofit organizations or agencies after basis