34 C.F.R. § 303.15

Current through October 31, 2024

Section 303.15 - Free appropriate public education

Free appropriate public education or FAPE, as used in §§ 303.211 , 303.501 , and 303.521 , 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 State educational agency (SEA), including the requirements of part B of the Act;

(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 34 CFR 300.320 through 300.324 .

34 C.F.R. §303.15

Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1401(9)