Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for Students With Disabilities
Federal law and state administrative rules outline a public school’s obligation to meet the needs of students ages birth through 26 years who are eligible for special education. Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) outline the needs, accommodations, goals, and services for that constitute a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) for each eligible student.
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/edlite-FAPE504.html
504 Policy and Procedure Manual.pdf