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A Free, Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for students with disabilities is one of the key provisions of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Families may have questions about what exactly a free, appropriate public education means in their case. This fact sheet outlines:
- What is a free, appropriate public education?
- What laws protect a students' right to a free and appropriate education?
- What to do if a parent believes their child is not receiving a FAPE?
- What type of program is the school district required to provide?
Download the fact sheet to learn the answers to these questions.
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