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


### Answer
**Free public education** is defined as the following in *20 U.S.C. § 7881*:

> education that is—


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

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7881*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER IX-INDIAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN, AND ALASKA NATIVE EDUCATION > Part A-Indian Education > subpart 6-definitions; authorizations of appropriations**

