under section 1111(c)(4)(C) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6311(c)(4)(C) ), for middle grades schools that feed into secondary schools, rates of first-year secondary school attendance, retention, and achievement to the accountability system of each middle grades school that feeds into the secondary school. (i) Non-Recipient planning subgrants (1) In general In addition to the subgrants described in subsection (a), a State educational agency may (without regard to the preceding provisions of this section) make planning subgrants, and provide technical assistance, to eligible local educational agencies and eligible entities that have not received a subgrant under subsection (a) to assist the local educational agencies and eligible entities in meeting the requirements of subsections (c) and (d). (2) Amount and duration Each subgrant under this subsection shall be in an amount of not more than $100,000 and shall be for a period of not more than 1 year in duration. 105. Duration of grants