Which concept is required to be provided under IDEA to ensure a free appropriate public education?

Which concept is required to be provided under IDEA to ensure a free appropriate public education?

• A. LEA
• B. IEP
• C. FAPE
• D. ADHD

Answer: (C)

Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) is the guarantee IDEA provides to eligible students with disabilities. It means the school must deliver an education that is tailored to the individual’s unique needs, in the least restrictive environment if possible, at no cost to the family. To make this concrete, FAPE is implemented through an Individualized Education Program (IEP), a written plan that outlines the specific goals, services, accommodations, and supports the student will receive. The local education agency (the school district) is responsible for providing these services. ADHD itself isn’t what’s guaranteed; rather, if a student meets eligibility, FAPE ensures their education is both free and appropriate through the supports outlined in the IEP.

Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) is the guarantee IDEA provides to eligible students with disabilities. It means the school must deliver an education that is tailored to the individual’s unique needs, in the least restrictive environment if possible, at no cost to the family. To make this concrete, FAPE is implemented through an Individualized Education Program (IEP), a written plan that outlines the specific goals, services, accommodations, and supports the student will receive. The local education agency (the school district) is responsible for providing these services. ADHD itself isn’t what’s guaranteed; rather, if a student meets eligibility, FAPE ensures their education is both free and appropriate through the supports outlined in the IEP.