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. ( Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1604 , formerly § 1905, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101 , Jan. 8, 2002 , 115 Stat. 1619 ; renumbered § 1604, Pub. L. 114–95, title I, § 1501(a)(5) , Dec. 10, 2015 , 129 Stat. 1906 .) Editorial Notes Prior Provisions 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 .