; (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B) and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (C) at the discretion of the eligible entity, acquire 21st century skills (such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration). . 204. Maintenance and expansion of existing programs (a) Program authority Section 418A(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070d–2(a) ) is amended— (1) by striking The Secretary shall and inserting the following: (1) In general The Secretary shall ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) Community partners and intermediary organizations Each such program shall be implemented— (A) in partnership with one or more community partners, including through joint planning and implementation, shared professional development designed to improve the effectiveness of, as applicable, school, institution of higher education, nonprofit organization, and community partner staff, development and implementation of shared data systems that support program improvement and the improvement of program outcomes, and the alignment and coordination of, as applicable, school, institution of higher education, nonprofit organization, and community partner goals, activities, and training