The 2001 NCLB legislation did permit the secretary of education to grant states relief from portions of the law, but Secretary Duncan opted for something much grander, granting waivers only on the condition that states promise to enact a list of Obama priorities. (nationalaffairs.com)
However, Sherwood has stated his relief at the deal not going through as he says the player is even better now than he was this time last season. (caughtoffside.com)