; (M) in paragraph (19), as so redesignated, by striking the period at the end and inserting regarding responses to natural disasters, inclement weather, and mental health emergencies; and ; and (N) by adding at the end the following: (20) to inform youth of their status as independent students under section 480 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087vv ), provide verification of such status for the purposes of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid described in section 483 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1090 ), and assist the youth in completing this application at the youth’s request. ; and (2) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: (b) Priority; equitable geographic distribution In selecting eligible applicants to receive grants under this part, the Secretary shall— (1) give priority to— (A) entities that have experience in providing to homeless youth shelter and services of the types described in subsection (a)(1); and (B) entities that request grants— (i) of less than $225,000, if this title is funded at less than $200,000,000 for the relevant fiscal year; and (ii) of less than $250,000, if this title is funded at $200,000,000 or more for the relevant fiscal year; and (2) consider providing an equitable geographic distribution of grants. . 6. National communications system Section 331 ( 34 U.S.C. 11231 ) is amended— (1) by inserting 5-year before grants ; and (2) by inserting , online, and social media after telephone . 7. Coordinating, training, research, and other activities (a) Coordination Section 341 ( 34 U.S.C. 11241 ) is amended— (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting safety, well-being, after health, ; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking other Federal entities and inserting the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Department of Education, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Justice . (b) Grants for technical assistance and training Section 342 ( 34 U.S.C. 11242 ) is amended— (1) by inserting 5-year before grants to