Title 20, EducationRelease 119-102
§6575 Prohibition Against Federal Mandates, Direction, or Control
Title 20 › CHAPTER 70 — STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS › SUBCHAPTER I — IMPROVING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF THE DISADVANTAGED › Part F — General Provisions › § 6575
Summary
Federal officers and employees cannot require states, local school districts, or schools to use particular teaching materials, to set specific academic standards or tests, or to follow a fixed curriculum or instructional program.
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Title 20, §6575
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Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to authorize an officer or employee of the Federal Government to mandate, direct, or control a State, local educational agency, or school’s specific instructional content, academic achievement standards and assessments, curriculum, or program of instruction.
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A prior section 1604 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 6514 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 114–95. Another prior section 1604 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 6514 of this title, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
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20 U.S.C. § 6575
Title 20, Education
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102