### Question
How does the law define free public education?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 7491*, **free public education** is defined as:

> education that is—


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

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7491*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER VII-INDIAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN, AND ALASKA NATIVE EDUCATION > Part A-Indian Education > subpart 5-definitions; authorizations of appropriations**

