public education

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The roles and activities of the Office of Non-Public Education (ONPE) fall into two major categories: leadership and outreach. ONPE represents the interests, activities and needs of the private elementary and secondary school community, and also consults with the private school community on the participation of students and teachers in programs and initiatives at the U.S. Department of Education.
ONPE fosters maximum participation of nonpublic school students and teachers in federal education programs and initiatives. Since the initial passage of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) in 1965, private school students and teachers have been eligible to participate in certain federal education programs. ONPE’s activities reflect this mission and direction by:

References:

http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/nonpublic
http://www.gov.uk/schools-admissions/school-starting-age