; (C) the vulnerability of adults, especially those with underlying health conditions, who send their children back to school; and (D) the vulnerability of adults, especially those with underlying health conditions, who interact with children who may be asymptomatic but infectious. (3) Considerations In carrying out the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— (A) take into consideration the best available science, including as provided by the National Academy of Sciences; and (B) ensure that such study includes consideration of children who are members of racial or ethnic minority groups. (b) Reporting Not later than August 1, 2020, and quarterly thereafter through the end of the emergency period, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Congress on children’s role in transmitting SARS–CoV–2. The first such report shall include the results of the study under subsection (a). (c) Dissemination of best practices Not later than August 1, 2020, and quarterly thereafter through the end of the emergency period, the Secretary shall disseminate to stakeholders best practices for protecting children and adults in educational settings. The first best practices disseminated pursuant to the preceding sentence shall include any best practices for protecting children and adults in educational settings identified through the study under subsection (a). (d) Definition In this section, the term emergency period has the meaning given to such term in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320b–5(g)(1)(B) ).