FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education)
FAPE means special education and related services that are provided at no cost to the family, meet state standards, and follow the child's IEP.
Section 504 also uses the term free appropriate public education, with its own definition in 34 CFR 104.33.
Also called: FAPE, free appropriate public education, appropriate education
Sources
- 34 CFR 300.17 (300.17)U.S. Department of Education
“Free appropriate public education or FAPE means special education and related services that—”
- 34 CFR 300.17 (300.17(a))U.S. Department of Education
“Are provided at public expense, under public supervision and direction, and without charge;”
- 34 CFR 300.17 (300.17(b))U.S. Department of Education
“Meet the standards of the SEA, including the requirements of this part;”
- 34 CFR 300.17 (300.17(d))U.S. Department of Education
“Are provided in conformity with an individualized education program (IEP) that meets the requirements of”
- 34 CFR 104.33 (104.33(a))U.S. Department of Education
“shall provide a free appropriate public education to each qualified handicapped person”
- 34 CFR 104.33 (104.33(b)(1))U.S. Department of Education
“of an appropriate education is the provision of regular or special education and related aids and services that”