Which of the following is NOT a provision of IDEA?

The correct answer is based on the recognition that the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) specifically focuses on the rights of students with disabilities and does not include provisions related to how state education systems are controlled or structured. IDEA emphasizes ensuring that children with disabilities have access to Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), that they are placed in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) possible, and that their families have access to Due Process rights to challenge decisions regarding their education.

The other provisions outlined in this question are fundamental components of IDEA. FAPE guarantees that students with disabilities receive educational services tailored to their individual needs at no cost to their families. LRE ensures that students with disabilities have the opportunity to be educated with their peers in general education settings whenever appropriate. Due Process ensures that parents and guardians have the right to appeal decisions related to their child’s special education services, thereby providing an avenue for accountability.

In contrast, a provision suggesting that education systems are controlled by state governments does not align with the intent and scope of IDEA, which is focused on the rights of the individual student rather than the governance of educational systems as a whole.