Free appropriate public education or FAPE means special education and related services that—
(a) Are provided at public expense, under public supervision and direction, and without charge;
(b) Meet the standards of the SEA, including the requirements of this part;
(c) Include an appropriate preschool, elementary school, or secondary school education in the State involved; and
(d) Are provided in conformity with an individualized education program (IEP) that meets the requirements of §§ 300.320 through 300.324.
(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1401(9))
source: 71 FR 46753, Aug. 14, 2006, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 34 CFR 300.17