§300.17. Free appropriate public education.

34 C.F.R. § 300.17

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.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1221e-3, 1406, 1411-1419, and 3474; Pub. L. 111-256, 124 Stat. 2643; unless otherwise noted.

Source: 71 FR 46753, Aug. 14, 2006, unless otherwise noted.