from certain closed or disapproved programs of education Section 3699(c)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following new subparagraph (C): (C) This paragraph, including clauses (ii) and (iii) of subparagraph (A), shall apply with respect to the closure or discontinuation of a course or program of education, as described in subsection (b)(1), that occurs during the period beginning on August 1, 2021, and ending on September 30, 2025. . 212. Department of Veterans Affairs high technology program (a) High technology program (1) In general Chapter 36 of title 38, United States Code, as amended by section 210, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 3699C. High technology program (a) Establishment (1) The Secretary shall carry out a program under which the Secretary provides covered individuals with the opportunity to enroll in high technology programs of education that the Secretary determines provide training or skills sought by employers in a relevant field or industry. (2) Not more than 4,000 covered individuals may participate in the program under this section in any fiscal year. (b) Amount of assistance (1) The Secretary shall provide, to each covered individual who pursues a high technology program of education under this section, educational assistance in amounts equal to the amounts provided under section 3313(c)(1) of this title, including, except as provided in paragraph (3), with respect to the housing stipend described in that section and in accordance with the treatment of programs that are distance learning and programs that are less than half-time. (2) Under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide such amounts of educational assistance to a covered individual for each of the following: (A) A high technology program of education. (B) A second such program if— (i) the second such program begins at least 18 months after the covered individual graduates from the first such program