; and (2) for purposes of this Act, the term eligible program includes a competency-based education program. 6. Competency-based education demonstration projects Part G of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1088 et seq. ) is amended by inserting after section 486A the following: 486B. Competency-based education demonstration projects (a) Demonstration projects authorized The Secretary shall select, in accordance with subsection (d), eligible entities that voluntarily seek to carry out competency-based education demonstration projects for a duration of 5 years and receive waivers or other flexibility described in subsection (e) to carry out such projects. (b) Application (1) In general Each eligible entity desiring to carry out a demonstration project under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary, at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may require. (2) Outreach The Secretary shall, prior to any deadline to submit applications under paragraph (1), conduct outreach to institutions of higher education, in particular to institutions eligible for programs under titles III and V of this Act, as well as institutions that predominantly enroll adult learners or students with disabilities, or are located in rural areas. (3) Amendments (A) In general An eligible entity that has been selected to carry out a demonstration project under this section may submit to the Secretary amendments to the eligible entity’s approved application under paragraph (1), at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may require, which the Secretary shall approve or deny within 30 days of receipt. (B) Expanding enrollment Notwithstanding the assurance required with respect to maximum enrollment under paragraph (4)(N), an eligible entity whose demonstration project has been evaluated under subsection (g)(2) not less than twice, may submit to the Secretary an amendment to the eligible entity’s application under paragraph (1) to increase enrollment in the project to more than 3,000 students, but