Category: FAPE
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7 Signs Your Child May Not Be Receiving FAPE
Every child with a disability has the right to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). While many parents have heard the term “FAPE,” they often struggle to determine whether their child’s school is actually providing it. A school may insist that it is complying with the law simply because…
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What Is FAPE? What Parents Should Know About Free Appropriate Public Education
If you are the parent of a child with a learning disability, you may have heard the term FAPE during an IEP meeting. School staff sometimes say, “We’re offering FAPE,” as if the phrase explains everything. But what is FAPE? And what does it actually require schools to provide? FAPE stands for Free Appropriate Public Education, and it…