I have seen the term “FAPE” used in the laws and school personnel have used the term in conversations with me. What does FAPE mean?
According to IDEA 300.17, “FAPE” means: “Special Education and related services that – (a) Are provided at public expense, under public supervision and direction without charge; (b) Meet the standards of the SEA (State Educational Agency), including requirements of this part; (c) Include an appropriate preschool, elementary school, or secondary school education in the state involved; and (d) Are provided in conformity with an individualized education program (IEP) that meets the requirements of 300.320-300.324.” In other words, the district or Local Education Association (LEA) as you will see in the laws, is responsible for providing your child with a Free, that means at no cost to you, all supplies needed for evaluation, education, the teachers, the tutors, counselors, nurses, etc must be provided for your child without you incurring any costs. The LEA is given money by the state and federal governments to educate your child, you should never have to give money to the district for thi
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