; (C) that does not lead to a degree; (D) that has a term of not less than six and not more than 28 weeks; and (E) that provides instruction in computer programming, computer software, media application, data processing, or information sciences. (i) Termination The authority to carry out a program under this section shall terminate on September 30, 2028. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3699B the following new item: 3699C. High technology program. . (b) Effect on high technology pilot program Section 116 of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 ( Public Law 115–48 ; 38 U.S.C. 3001 note) is amended— (1) in subsection (g), by striking paragraph (6); and (2) by striking subsection (h) and inserting the following new subsection (h): (h) Termination The authority to carry out a pilot program under this section shall terminate on September 30, 2023. . (c) Approval of certain high technology programs Section 3680A of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: (4) Any independent study program except— (A) an independent study program (including such a program taken over open circuit television) that— (i) is accredited by an accrediting agency or association recognized by the Secretary of Education under subpart 2 of part H of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1099b ); (ii) leads to— (I) a standard college degree; (II) a certificate that reflects educational attainment offered by an institution of higher learning; or (III) a certificate that reflects graduation from a course of study offered by— (aa) an area career and technical education school (as defined in subparagraphs (C) and (D) of section 3(3) of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2302(3) )) that provides education at the postsecondary level