; and (B) at such time and in such manner as such entity may require, provides such entity with a research proposal on improving physician assistant education and faculty development. (3) Physician assistant education The term physician assistant education means selecting, educating, and graduating students in accredited graduate physician assistant educational programs. (4) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (f) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024.