; and (ii) uniform statewide criteria for the receipt of postsecondary, nonelective credit at all public institutions of higher education in the eligible entity based on performance on Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate course examinations, and, at the discretion of the eligible entity, other assessments. (D) A description of how the eligible entity will, not later than 2 years after the date of the initial receipt of funds under this section, implement policies and activities to align high school education with postsecondary education in each State within the eligible entity, which shall include— (i) updating State requirements for a student to receive a regular high school diploma, including students who graduate high school early consistent with subparagraph (C), to align with the challenging State academic standards and entrance requirements for credit-bearing coursework as described in section 1111(b)(1)(D) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, which may include alignment with entrance requirements for credit-bearing coursework at the State’s system of 4-year institutions of higher education; (ii) verification of the alignment described in clause (i) that is signified by the signature of the Governor of the State, chief State school officer, and State higher education executive officer; (iii) developing statewide standards for placement in postsecondary remedial coursework based on multiple indicators, which may include grade point average, college preparatory high school courses completed, and performance assessments