Abstract
This study attempts to summarize the situation in which the menu of support for children who do not/are unable to go to school is diversified. A few cases were observed in which private free schools and their users are controlled and evaluated by the government in exchange for public subsidies. In fact, public subsidies increase the possibility of private free schools functioning as a safety net for children facing welfare challenges, as it allows even families in difficult economic circumstances to use free schools. However, diversifying the support menu for children who are not attending school will lead to marketization with the entry of commercial enterprises. Therefore, concerns abound that small free schools, which have been operated on a weak financial basis, will face a crisis of survival, especially those that have been trying to create a place that anyone can use by reducing fees. When local governments collaborate with private free schools, assessing their quality will be critical. Keywords: public subsidy, standardization, safety net, entry of commercial enterprises, quality of free schools
