Welcome to the Los Angeles Educational Partnership's special edition of the Learning Exchange which will explore the issue of school vouchers.

In California this November, voters will decide whether to approve a statewide voucher program, Proposition 38 on the ballot. The initiative would ultimately provide state-funded vouchers worth at least $4,000 for parents who send a K-12 student to a private school. The proposal to use public funds to send students to the private school of their choice has produced a lively debate.

Publicly funded voucher programs exist in Milwaukee and Cleveland and in the state of Florida. In those locations, vouchers are limited to low-income students or to students in failing schools. In California, eligibility for vouchers would be phased-in over four years, ultimately applying to all students, including those currently attending private schools.

	Get the Facts on California's Prop. 38 For an in-depth independent analysis of Proposition 38, pro and con arguments and the actual text of the proposed law, check out the Official California Voter Guide online.

	Are Vouchers Working in America? Milwaukee, Cleveland and Florida have voucher programs. Have they been a success or failure?

	School Choice: The Debate Continues A controversial issue, vouchers have strong supporters and detractors. We have compiled a list of Web sites that discuss the voucher and school choice issues from various points of view.

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