The phrase "waiver renewal" means that a previous exemption or permission granted is being extended for a longer period of time or for a new term. Full definition
More states are up for waiver renewal — and many of them are struggling to meet the promises they made in order to be allowed to ignore federal law. (dropoutnation.net)
The secretary is expected to release updated waiver renewal requirements in November. (ascd.org)
Thirteen education advocacy groups joined forces and sent a letter to Arne Duncan (PDF) that points out flaws with states» new accountability models and urges the secretary to institute a more rigorous No Child Left Behind waiver renewal process. (ascd.org)