When Can Parents Get Reimbursement for Private School Under FAPE?

Tuition reimbursement under the IDEA is possible, but parents take a financial risk when they unilaterally place a child in private school. This post explains the legal standard for reimbursement and highlights a recent D.C. case showing how vague or incomplete IEPs—especially those omitting reading intervention—can result in a denial of FAPE. Not Tennessee law, but an important lesson for parents.