Free Appropriate Public Education
/ˌfriː əˈproʊpriət ˈpʌblɪk ˌɛdjuˈkeɪʃən/
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- (n.) An educational right ensuring that students with disabilities receive personalized instruction and necessary services at no cost to them, conforming to their unique needs.
Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, every child is entitled to a free appropriate public education.
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Commentary
This term is central in disability and education law, specifically under IDEA; defining FAPE precisely in legal documents aids in securing compliance and protecting student rights.
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