; and (2) the period by which a monthly stipend is extended under section 3680(a)(2)(B) of this title. (d) Continuing pursuit of disapproved courses (1) The Secretary may treat a course of education that is disapproved under this chapter as being approved under this chapter with respect to an individual described in paragraph (2) if the Secretary determines, on a case-by-case basis, that— (A) such disapproval is the result of an action described in clause (i) or (ii) of subsection (b)(1)(B); and (B) continuing pursuing such course is in the best interest of the individual. (2) An individual described in this paragraph is an individual who is pursuing a course of education at an educational institution under chapter 30, 32, 33, or 35 of this title, or chapter 1606 or 1607 of title 10, as of the date on which the course is disapproved under this chapter. (e) Notice of closures Not later than five business days after the date on which the Secretary receives notice that an educational institution will close or is closed, the Secretary shall provide to each individual who is enrolled in a course or program or education at such educational institution using entitlement to educational assistance under chapter 30, 32, 33, or 35 of this title, or chapter 1606 or 1607 of title 10, notice of— (1) such closure and the date of such closure; and (2) the effect of such closure on the individual’s entitlement to educational assistance pursuant to this section. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3698 the following new item: 3699. Effects of closure or disapproval of educational institution. . (b) Monthly housing stipend (1) In general Subsection (a) section 3680 is amended— (A) by striking the matter after paragraph (3)(B); (B) in paragraph (3), by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively; (C) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (3) as subparagraphs (A) through (C), respectively