; and (4) in subsection (i), as so redesignated, to read as follows: (i) Funding allocation; funding obligation (1) Funding allocation From the funds appropriated and made available to carry out this section, the Secretary shall reserve not more than 1 percent for discretionary purposes, such as providing technical assistance to eligible entities. (2) Funding obligation (A) In general Funds appropriated and made available to carry out this section for any fiscal year may be obligated by the Secretary during the period beginning on April 1 of the calendar year that begins during such fiscal year and ending on June 30 of the following calendar year to be made available to an entity described in subsection (b) for the period described in subparagraph (B). (B) Obligated amount Funds made available under this section for a fiscal year to any entity described in subsection (b) may be spent or reserved for spending by such entity during the period beginning on July 1 of the calendar year that begins during such fiscal year, and ending on June 30 of the following calendar year. . 173. Technical assistance (a) General technical assistance Section 168(a)(1) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3223(a)(1) ) is amended— (1) by striking appropriate training, technical assistance, staff development and inserting appropriate education, technical assistance, professional development for staff ; (2) in subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D), by striking training each place it appears and inserting professional development ; (3) by redesignating subparagraphs (G) and (H) as subparagraphs (J) and (K), respectively; and (4) by inserting after subparagraph (F) the following: (G) assistance to the one-stop delivery system and the Employment Service established under the Wagner-Peyser Act for the integration of basic career service activities pursuant to section 134(c)(2)(A)