; Public Law 108–265 ); (B) the use of electronic systems and recordkeeping technologies to reduce paperwork for program participants and program operators; and (C) duplicative requirements across multiple Federal programs. (4) Guidance and regulations Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall issue guidance and, as appropriate, regulations, based on the recommendations provided to the Secretary under paragraph (1)(B)— (A) to streamline and modernize applications for the program under this section; and (B) to streamline and modernize the monitoring and auditing of programmatic documentation and recordkeeping for the program under this section, including by— (i) eliminating the use of the enrollment form for the purpose of claiming meals; (ii) allowing the use of direct certification in all States; (iii) requiring States to accept as documentation digital forms, digitized and electronic signatures, and electronic records; (iv) allowing the use of electronic data collection systems containing all required Federal standards for the program under this section; (v) addressing nonmandatory State-specific requirements; and (vi) requiring the adoption of generally accepted technologies for client-facing technology, virtual visits, and technology used for administrative functions to reduce the burden on participants and program operators and administrators. (5) Report Not later than 180 days after carrying out paragraph (4), the Secretary shall submit a report to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Education and the Workforce of the House of Representatives containing— (A) with respect to any recommendation of the Advisory Committee provided to the Secretary under paragraph (1)(B) that the Secretary did not implement, an explanation for nonimplementation; and (B) recommendations for legislative action that may further— (i) strengthen and streamline program application and monitoring processes