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Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) – The federal law that protects the confidentiality of a student’s records in all public schools and local education agencies.

Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) – Special education and related services that have been provided at public expense, under public supervision and direction and without charge; meet the standards of the Texas Education Agency (TEA); include an appropriate preschool, elementary school, or secondary school education in the State involved; and are provided in conformity with the individualized education program (IEP).

Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) – A process for collecting information that will help determine the underlying purpose or motivation of a student’s challenging behavior (examples: seeking attention, peer acceptance, avoiding, etc.).  Once the cause of the behavior has been determined, the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee develops a behavior intervention plan (BIP) to teach the student appropriate alternatives to the behavior.   See also Positive Behavior Supports and the Texas Behavior Support Initiative

Functional Skills – Other needs of a student caused by the disability that affects their ability to learn.  These may include skills needed for independent living, socialization, communication, etc.

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