greatest extent practicable, be consistent with the State plan requirements applicable to States under subsection (f). (D) Requirements The Secretary shall specify the requirements for an eligible locality to provide access to child care, which child care requirements shall, to the greatest extent practicable, be consistent with the requirements applicable to States under this section. (E) Recoupment of unused funds Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029, the Secretary shall have the authority to recoup any unused funds allotted under subparagraph (B) for awards under paragraph (3)(A) to Head Start agencies in accordance with paragraph (3). (3) Head Start expansion in nonparticipating States (A) In general The Secretary shall use funds appropriated under subsection (c)(2) or recouped under paragraph (2) to make awards to Head Start agencies in a State described in paragraph (2)(A) to carry out the purposes of the Head Start Act ( 42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq. ) in such State. (B) Rule For purposes of carrying out the Head Start Act in circumstances not involving awards under this paragraph, funds awarded under subparagraph (A) shall not be included in the calculation of a base grant as such term is defined in section 640(a)(7)(A) of the Head Start Act ( 42 U.S.C. 9835(a)(7)(A) ). (C) Definition In this paragraph, the term Head Start agency means an entity designated or eligible to be designated as a Head Start agency under section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act ( 42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1) ) or as an Early Head Start agency (by receiving a grant) under section 645A(a) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 9840a ). (4) Priority for serving underserved populations In making determinations to award a grant or make an award under this subsection, the Secretary shall give priority to entities serving a high percentage of individuals from underserved populations identified under subsection (f)(3)(I). (j) Program requirements (1) Nondiscrimination The following provisions of law shall