This report of a regional hearing on education, held in Los Angeles, considers the Federal role in education, how education can be strengthened throughout the fabric of the national agenda, and how proposed Federal budget cuts will affect school programs and impact national problems. Testimony was heard from various individuals involved with education in California, as well as the Arizona superintendent of public instruction. Those testifying discussed issues of vocational training, disadvantaged students, urban schools, bilingual programs, migrant education, college student loans, post-secondary education, and other concerns with reference to proposed Federal cuts in educational spending. The long term and short term effects of these program cuts were considered. Included are the prepared testimony of the participants, letters, and other supplemental material presented for the consideration of the committee. (CG)