free appropriate public education
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Definitions from Case Law
From 458 U.S. 176 - Board of Education of Hendrick Hudson Central School District Bd of Ed Westchester County v. Rowley · 1982Most cited · 5,913 citing opinions
special education and related services which (A) have been provided at public expense, under public supervision and direction, and without charge, (B) meet the standards of the State educational agency, (C) include an appropriate preschool, elementary, or secondary school education in the State involved, and (D) are provided in conformity with the individualized education program required under section 1414(a)(5) of this title." § 1401(18)
United States Code
20 U.S.C. § 1401 — in this chapter (8 versions over time)
The term “free appropriate public education” means special education and related services that—
(A) have been provided at public expense, under public supervision and direction, and without charge;
(B) meet the standards of the State educational agency;
(C) include an appropriate preschool, elementary school, or secondary school education in the State involved; and
(D) are provided in conformity with the individualized education program required under section 1414(d) of this title.