; and (III) to otherwise partner with other entities in the area to improve employment and training program performance management. . (d) Reimbursement for additional supportive services Section 16(h)(3) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2025(h)(3) ) is amended— (1) by striking (3) The Secretary shall also reimburse each State agency in an amount equal to 50 per centum and inserting the following: (3) Transportation and other expenses (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall reimburse each State agency in an amount equal to 50 percent ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (B) Full reimbursement for transportation and other costs On request by a State agency, the Secretary shall fully reimburse the State agency for costs directly incurred and expended in connection with transportation costs and other expenses that were reasonably necessary and directly related to carrying out an employment and training program component that meets at least 1 of the requirements described in clause (i) of section 6(d)(4)(P), subject to the availability of funding made available under paragraph (1)(A)(ii). . (e) Employment and training data grants Section 17 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2026 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (o) Employment and training data grants (1) In general The Secretary shall award grants to States, on a competitive basis, to create and strengthen longitudinal administrative databases and associated resources for the purpose of strengthening program quality, advancing equity, reducing burden, protecting privacy, and improving transparency in employment and training programs. (2) Priority In awarding grants under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give priority to— (A) States that— (i) have not previously received a grant from the Secretary for the purpose described in paragraph (1); and (ii) have the greatest need with respect to improving data infrastructure