, Yes, I was holding my breath using the FAPE tactic...but it worked. I honestly don't believe they had ever had a parent question that before (at least not for a gifted child; perhaps it has been done for special ed but they are generally quite good at accommodating kids with IEPs, classroom placements, etc.).
Just to clarify, FAPE is a term of art from Federal Disability law. Unless your kid has a disability under IDEA or Section 504, your child does not have the right to a Free Appropriate Public Education. Glad your bluster worked on your school.
