Secretarial Waiver Authority Under ESEA, Section 8401

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Secretarial Waiver Authority Under ESEA, Section 8401

Published Jan 13, 2026Updated Jan 21, 2026

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S 1177114th Congress
Every Student Succeeds Act
Mar 17, 2016 · By Senator Alexander from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report. Report No. 114-231. Additional views filed.

Secretarial Waiver Authority Under ESEA, Section 8401

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