this section and that based on such lessons identifies best practices for career exploration programs with a focus on underserved rural communities and the direct care professional workforce. (h) Regulations The Secretary shall, by regulation, define the term underserved rural community for purposes of this section. (i) Supplement not supplant Any eligible entity receiving funds under this section shall use such funds to supplement, not supplant, any other Federal, State, and local funds that would otherwise be expended by such entity to carry out the activities described in this section. (j) Evaluation (1) In general The Secretary, in conjunction with the Secretary of Labor, shall evaluate the implementation and outcomes of this section on the recruitment of secondary school students residing in underserved rural communities entering professions of direct care professionals. (2) External evaluator The Secretary shall conduct the evaluation under paragraph (1) through a contract with an external evaluator who has experience with evaluation related to workforce development and people with disabilities and older individuals. (k) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029. . C Providing career advancement opportunities