; (ii) by striking clause (iii) and inserting the following: (iii) Skills training grants (I) In general An individual who seeks training services and who is eligible pursuant to this paragraph, may, in consultation with a career counselor, select an eligible provider of training services from the list of providers described in clause (ii). If the individual is seeking a high school equivalency program that is not aligned with a career pathway, the provider shall demonstrate that the program meets relevant requirements of the State educational agency involved for a high school education. Upon such selection, the local board involved shall establish a skills training grant for the individual, which shall allow the individual to pay for such services and any supportive services (including provision of payments for child care, transportation, required books, equipment, or examination fees) that are necessary to enable the individual to participate in the training services provided by the selected provider. (II) Administration The local board shall hold and administer the skills training grant funds for the participating individuals served by the local board, and shall use such funds to reimburse all providers of training services and supportive service providers for the individual. The Secretary shall determine the appropriate costs for which such skills training grant may be used, and shall develop methods of verifying whether such grant was used for those costs. (III) Ability to contract A local board may enter into a contract or other agreement with a local entity, including an institution of higher education, labor organization, or community-based organization, to enable the entity to provide skills training grant enrollment assistance or career services (as described in subparagraph (C)(ii)(I)) at a location, or in a manner, that is convenient for eligible individuals. ; and (iii) in clause (iv), by striking individual training accounts and inserting skills training grants