quarter after the exit. (iii) The median earnings of individuals who were work-eligible individuals as of the time of exit from the program, who are in unsubsidized employment during the 2nd quarter after the exit. (iv) The percentage of individuals who have not attained 24 years of age, are attending high school or enrolled in an equivalency program, and are work-eligible individuals or were work-eligible individuals as of the time of exit from the program, who obtain a high school degree or its recognized equivalent while receiving assistance under the State program funded under this part or within 1 year after the exit. (C) Levels of performance (i) Agreement on requisite performance level for each indicator (I) In general For each State submitting a State plan pursuant to section 402(a), the Secretary and the State shall negotiate the requisite level of performance for the State with respect to each indicator described in subparagraph (B), for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2024, and in the case of each of fiscal years 2022 through 2024, shall do so before the beginning of the respective fiscal year. (II) Requirements in establishing performance levels In establishing the requisite levels of performance, the State and the Secretary shall— (aa) take into account how the levels involved compare with the levels established for other States