; and (3) the Secretary determines that the modification to such program or training specified under paragraph (2) would reduce the amount of educational assistance (including with respect to monthly housing stipends, payments, or subsistence allowances) that would be payable to the individual but for the COVID–19 emergency. (d) Effect on entitlement period If the Secretary determines that an individual who received assistance under this section did not make progress toward the completion of the program of education in which the individual is enrolled during the period for which the individual received such assistance, any assistance provided pursuant to this section shall not be counted for purposes of determining the total amount of an individual’s entitlement to educational assistance, housing stipends, or payments or subsistence allowances under chapters 30, 31, 32, and 35 of such title and chapter 1606 of title 10, United States Code. (e) Applicability period This section shall apply during the period beginning on March 1, 2020, and ending on December 21, 2021. 4. Effects of closure of educational institution and modification of courses by reason of COVID-19 emergency (a) Closure or disapproval Any payment of educational assistance described in subsection (b) shall not— (1) be charged against any entitlement to educational assistance of the individual concerned