### Question
What does free public education mean?


### Answer
**Free public education** has the following meaning in *20 U.S.C. § 7713*:

> education that is provided—


(A) at public expense, under public supervision and direction, and without tuition charge

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7713*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER VIII-IMPACT AID**

