A "waiver request" is when someone asks to not follow a rule or requirement that usually applies. It's a way of asking for an exception or special permission. Full definition
Even waiver requests from districts receiving special state funding to hire additional staff to reduce class sizes have been regularly granted. (k-12daily.org)
But regardless of its contents, this application — and similar district - accountability waiver requests — should be denied for two reasons. (educationnext.org)
The United States Department of Education has approved New York States ESEA waiver request for the 2012 - 13 school year. (198.36.22.200)