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


### Answer
The term **free appropriate public education** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1401* as the following:

> special education and related services that—


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

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1401*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 33-EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

