; and (ii) not more than 2 percent for technical assistance to eligible entities. (G) Evaluations (i) In general For the purpose of improving the effectiveness of the evidence-based reforms or practices carried out by eligible entities pursuant to a grant under this subsection, the Secretary shall make grants to or enter into contracts with one or more organizations to— (I) evaluate the effectiveness of such reforms or practices; and (II) disseminate information on the impact of such reforms or practices in increasing completion and retention activities of students, as well as other appropriate measures. (ii) Issues to be evaluated The evaluations required under clause (i) shall measure the effectiveness of the evidence-based reforms or practices carried out by eligible entities pursuant to a grant under this subsection in— (I) whether such eligible entity implemented the plans, and carried out the activities, described in subparagraph (C); and (II) comparing the completion and retention rates of students who participated in such reforms or practices with the rates of students of similar backgrounds who did not participate in such reforms or practices. (iii) Results Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to the authorizing committees a final report. (H) Grant limit An institution with branch campuses that is an eligible entity may only receive a grant under this subsection for 1 campus of such institution at a time. (4) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection, $45,000,000, for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2031. ; and (2) by striking sections 742 through 745. 322. Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act Section 444(b)(1) of the General Education Provisions Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1232g(b)(1) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (K)(ii), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (L), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and