; and (B) if appropriate, to enter into partnerships and collaborations with such institutions. (e) Criteria for funding The Secretary of Defense may establish procedures under which the Secretary may limit funding under this section to institutions that have not otherwise received a significant amount of funding from the Department of Defense for research, development, testing, and evaluation programs supporting the national security functions of the Department. (f) Definition of covered educational institution (1) In general In this section, the term covered educational institution means— (A) a mining, metallurgical, geological, or mineral engineering program— (i) accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.; and (ii) located at an institution of higher education; or (B) an institution of higher learning or community college with a geology or engineering program or department that has experience in mining research or work with the mining industry. (2) Institution of higher education For purposes of paragraph (1), the term institution of higher education has the meaning given that term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 ). . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 305 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 4145. Research and educational programs and activities: critical minerals. . (d) Mining school defined (1) In general In this section, the term mining school means— (A) a mining, metallurgical, geological, or mineral engineering program— (i) accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.; and (ii) located at an institution of higher education