### Question
How is the term free public education defined?


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

> 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 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER XIV-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part A-Definitions**

