subpart has expired based upon the eligible entity’s continued compliance with the requirements of this subpart as determined by the Secretary. 416F. Evaluation The Secretary, in partnership with the Director of the Institute of Education Sciences, shall contract with a third party to conduct an independent evaluation not later than September 30, 2028, and preceded by interim reports, of the policies and services provided under this subpart, including at a minimum, the impact of such policies and services on outcomes for all students and subgroups of students with regard to each of the following: (1) Enrollment in and completion of advanced coursework during high school, including the number of courses students take and the number of credits students earn. (2) Postsecondary enrollment, remediation, first-year credit attainment, and persistence. (3) The rate at which credits transfer from advanced coursework in high school, including dual or concurrent enrollment programs, and public institutions of higher education and between such institutions. (4) Postsecondary degree attainment, including completion of an associate’s degree, baccalaureate degree, or recognized postsecondary credential, and the time it takes students to earn a degree. (5) The cost of a postsecondary degree, by degree type, for participating students in an early college fast track pathway or an early high school graduation fast track pathway. 416G. Supplement, not supplant Funds made available under this subpart shall be used to supplement, and not supplant, non-Federal funds that would otherwise be used for activities authorized under this subpart. 416H. Maintenance of effort (a) Maintenance of effort required A State that receives assistance under this subpart shall provide for institutions of higher education and local educational agencies in such State for any academic year beginning on or after July 1, 2024, an amount that is equal to or greater than the average amount provided for advanced coursework by such State to such institutions of