### Question
Can you define what free public education means?


### Answer
**Free public education** is defined as the following in *20 U.S.C. § 8801*:

> education that is provided—


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

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 8801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 69-SCHOOL-TO-WORK OPPORTUNITIES > SUBCHAPTER XIV-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part A-Definitions**

