; (5) in subsection (e) (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) by inserting aviation manufacturers, after repair stations, and (ii) by striking and at the end; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) give priority to applicants who partner with, or establish links between, secondary schools and post-secondary schools and who work collaboratively or participate in industry or sector partnerships. ; and (6) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (f) Consultation with the Secretary of Education The Secretary may consult with the Secretary of Education in— (1) developing the design of the grant application under this section; (2) reviewing and selecting applications for grants for eligible projects under this section; and (3) establishing considerations regarding program quality and measurement of student outcomes. . (b) Conforming amendment Paragraph (4) of section 48105 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking 2023 and inserting 2029 . (c) National strategic plan for aviation workforce development (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Administrator shall, to the extent practicable and in consultation with other Federal agencies and private individuals, establish a national strategic plan for addressing projected shortages of aviation workers in the aviation industry, including— (A) any short-term, medium-term, and long-term needs critical to the economy, national security, workforce readiness, environmental concerns, and priorities of the United States aviation sector, such as emergency readiness and resilience