; (2) measure the progress of such programs in meeting the State adjusted levels of performance described in section 116(b)(3) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3141(b)(3) ). (c) Definitions Except as otherwise provided, the terms in this section have the meanings given the terms in section 203 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3272 ). 150204. General provisions Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if determined necessary and appropriate due to the COVID–19 national emergency by the Secretary, the Secretary may waive, for a period not to exceed academic year 2019–2020— (1) upon the request of a State or Indian Tribe receiving funds under title I of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2321 et seq.), the requirements under section 421(b) of the General Education Provisions Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1225(b) ) for the State or Indian Tribe with respect to such funds