20 USC 7712 – Forgiveness of overpayments
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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may forgive the obligation of a local educational agency to repay, in whole or in part, the amount of any overpayment received under this subchapter, or under this subchapter’s predecessor authorities, if the Secretary determines that the overpayment was made as a result of an error made by—
(1) the Secretary; or
(2) the local educational agency and repayment of the full amount of the overpayment will result in an undue financial hardship on the agency and seriously harm the agency’s educational program.
Terms Used In 20 USC 7712
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.