; (v) the median earnings of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the program; (vi) the percentage of program participants who obtain a recognized postsecondary credential, or a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation in or within 1 year after exit from the program; (vii) the percentage of program participants who, during a program year, are in an education or training program that leads to a recognized postsecondary credential or employment and who are achieving measurable skill gains toward such a credential or employment; and (viii) the percentage of program participants receiving support services, disaggregated by type of service. (2) Report to Congress The Secretary shall submit a report to Congress, on a biennial basis, containing a summary of the information described in paragraph (1). (h) Evaluation The Secretary shall reserve not less than 1 percent and not more than 3 percent of the funds made available under subsection (i) for each fiscal year to— (1) conduct a rigorous, independent evaluation of the activities funded under this section; and (2) disseminate and promote the utilization of evidence-based practices related to career pathway programs for postsecondary students. (i) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the activities described in this section, such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2020 and for each subsequent fiscal year thereafter. .