### Question
What is the definition of free public education?


### Answer
The definition of **free public education** is as follows 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 69-SCHOOL-TO-WORK OPPORTUNITIES > SUBCHAPTER IX-INDIAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN, AND ALASKA NATIVE EDUCATION > Part A-Indian Education > subpart 6-definitions; authorizations of appropriations**

