; and (F) to facilitate the exchange of information among eligible entities regarding best practices and promising practices used in the projects. (2) Peer technical assistance conferences The Secretary shall hold peer technical assistance conferences for entities to which a grant is made under this section or was made under the immediate predecessor of this section. (f) Evaluation of demonstration projects (1) In general The Secretary shall, by grant, contract, or interagency agreement, conduct rigorous and well-designed evaluations of the demonstration projects for which a grant is made under this section. (2) Requirement applicable to individuals with arrest or conviction records demonstration In the case of a project of the type described in subsection (c)(2)(B)(i)(I), the evaluation shall include identification of successful activities for creating opportunities for developing and sustaining, particularly with respect to low-income individuals with arrest or conviction records, a health professions workforce that has accessible entry points, that meets high standards for education, training, certification, and professional development, and that provides increased wages and affordable benefits, including health care coverage, that are responsive to the needs of the workforce. (3) Requirement applicable to maternal mortality career pathway demonstration In the case of a project of the type described in subsection (c)(2)(B)(i)(II), the evaluation shall include identification of successful activities for creating opportunities for developing and sustaining, particularly with respect to low-income individuals and other entry-level workers, a career pathway that has accessible entry points, that meets high standards for education, training, certification, and professional development, and that provides increased wages and affordable benefits, including health care coverage, that are responsive to the needs of the birth, pregnancy, and post-partum workforce. (4) Rule of interpretation Evaluations conducted pursuant