Gorham v. Blum

Fein, J. (concurring).

Petitioner, a recipient of public assistance in the category of aid to dependent children, applied in May, 1979 for readmission to a two-year associate arts degree program in early childhood education at Malcolm-King: Harlem College Extension. Previously enrolled in this program, petitioner had interrupted her studies because of pregnancy in August, 1978. At the time of her application for readmission, she had two children, ages one and three. Petitioner inquired at the local agency concerning reimbursement for child care expenses, explaining that her course of study was…