Wis. Vouchers For Religious Schools Urged

By Laura Miller

Gov. Tommy G. Thompson of Wisconsin took a bold step last week when he proposed that the state offer Milwaukee parents vouchers to send their children to religious schools.

Supporters of the plan--which would expand the pioneering Milwaukee choice program--hailed the Republican Governor as a school-reform leader and predicted a smooth sail through the G.O.P.-controlled legislature.

Although a similar voucher program was struck down by the Puerto Rico Supreme Court last month, proponents said they were optimistic that the Wisconsin plan would ultimately pass court muster and set a...