Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
Handouts
Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
Understood
Students with disabilities have a legal right to a free appropriate public education (called FAPE). The right is guaranteed by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This one-sheet from Understood explains what this important legal right means for students who need help in school.
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Online Resources
What Is and Isn't Covered Under FAPE
Understood
In this article from Understood, find out what FAPE requires schools to do (and what it doesn't require schools to do) for kids who qualify for special education services.
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Webinars
FAPE (Free and Appropriate Public Education) - Pathfinder Shortcuts Webinar
Pathfinder Services of ND
FAPE is part of our Pathfinder Shortcuts webinar series. The webinars in this series are designed to be short (under 10 minutes) overviews of different topics for those who want an introduction to a topic, a summary of important details, or a quick refresher. This PSND Shortcut will give you a brief overview of Free and Appropriate Public Education.
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