; and (B) at the option of the individual, the Secretary shall extend the agreement described in subsection (a)(3) with the individual for any subsequent period of enrollment initiated during the emergency situation, notwithstanding the inability of the individual to perform work-study activities described in subsection (a)(4) by reason of such emergency situation. (2) The amount of work-study allowance payable to an individual under paragraph (1)(A) during the period of an emergency situation shall be an amount determined by the Secretary but may not exceed the amount that would be payable under subsection (a)(2) if the individual worked 25 hours per week paid during such period. . 170003. Payment of allowances to veterans enrolled in educational institutions closed for emergency situations (a) Temporary provision (1) In general During the period beginning on March 1, 2020, and ending on December 21, 2020, the Secretary may pay allowances to an eligible veteran or eligible person under section 3680(a)(2)(A) of title 38, United States Code, if the veteran or person is enrolled in a program or course of education that— (A) is provided by an educational institution that is closed by reason of an emergency situation; or (B) is suspended by reason of an emergency situation. (2) Amount of allowance The total number of weeks for which allowances may be paid under this section may not exceed four weeks. (3) Not counted for purposes of limitation Any amount paid under this section shall not be counted for purposes of the limitation on allowanced under section 3680(a)(2)(A) of title 38, United States Code. (b) Permanent provision Section 3680(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking 12-month and inserting six-month ; and (2) in subparagraph (B)— (A) by striking or following and inserting during periods following