Public law 94-142 mandated the use of IEPs specifically for gifted students.

The correct response indicates that Public Law 94-142 did not specifically mandate the use of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for gifted students. Rather, this federal law, enacted in 1975, was primarily focused on providing educational services to children with disabilities, ensuring that they had access to a free appropriate public education (FAPE) through the development of IEPs tailored to their unique needs.

While it recognizes the need for specialized instruction for students with disabilities, it does not extend this requirement to gifted students. Gifted education is typically addressed through different frameworks, which may include enrichment programs or differentiation strategies, rather than through the IEP process established by this law. Therefore, the idea that IEPs were specifically mandated for gifted students is inaccurate, making the statement false.