; and (7) the average rate of retests, including of both written and practical tests. 535. GAO study and report on the extent and effects of the commercial aviation pilot shortage on regional/commuter carriers (a) Study The Comptroller General shall conduct a study to identify the extent and effects of the commercial aviation pilot shortage on regional/commuter carriers (as such term is defined in section 41719(d) of title 49, United States Code). (b) Report Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a), together with recommendations for such legislation and administrative action as the Comptroller General determines appropriate. 536. Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Internship Program (a) In general Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Administrator shall continue operation of the FAA Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) program (in this section referred to as the Program ) during the period that begins on the date of enactment of this section and ends on September 30, 2028. In carrying out the Program, the Administrator shall continue to provide internship opportunities to eligible students. (b) Outreach The Administrator shall establish and conduct outreach to minority-serving institutions to recruit students for the Program. (c) Requirements The following requirements shall apply to the Program: (1) Minority-serving institution The FAA shall consider an institution described in any of paragraphs (1) through (7) of section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1067q(a) ) as a minority-serving institution for purposes of the Program. (2) Eligibility requirements The FAA shall not limit eligibility— (A) of a student for the Program on the basis of the student’s academic major but may allocate internship slots to mission-critical positions if there are demonstrated human capital needs in that area