Abstract: This report provides an overview of the waivers that have been granted by the Department of Education in response to the Gulf Coast hurricanes; three public laws that have been enacted, specifically to provide financial relief to postsecondary students and institutions of higher education; and education-related hurricane relief provisions included in P.L. 109-148 and P.L. 109-234 and their implementation. The report concludes with a detailed analysis of how funds made available through P.L. 109-148 and P.L. 109-234 have been allocated to states.

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Topics: Legislative, Population