; and (E) regularly assess the impact of apprenticeship programs under the national apprentice system in effectively increasing the participation of women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, long-term unemployed, individuals impacted by the criminal and juvenile justice system, foster and former foster youth, and individuals with barriers to employment; (2) the impact of the National Apprenticeship Act of 2023 on the general effectiveness of programs under the national apprenticeship system, including the implementation of policies such as dual or concurrent enrollment programs, advanced standing, or national occupational standards; (3) best practices in increasing participation of nontraditional apprenticeship populations and individuals with barriers to employment, including individuals with disabilities, in programs under the national apprenticeship system; and (4) opportunities to scale up effective models under the national apprenticeship system. (d) Reports (1) Independent entity The independent entity carrying out the research shall prepare and submit to the Secretary— (A) an interim report containing findings from the research; and (B) a final report containing the results of the research, including policy recommendations. (2) Reports to Congress Not later than 60 days after receipt of the interim report and final report described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1), respectively, the Secretary shall submit each report to the Committee on Education and the Workforce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate. (e) Public access The Secretary shall make the interim and final reports available on a publicly accessible website not later than 60 days after the receipt of the interim and final report. D General Provisions 141. Authorization of appropriations (a) Office of apprenticeship There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections 111, 112, 131, and 132— (1) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2025