In re Lyman M.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Robert L. Estes, J.

The Commissioner of Social Services has filed a petition requesting an extension of placement, under Family Court Act § 355.3, and a specific direction from the court to the respondent that he attend school until age 18 and engage in treatment recommended by the Delaware County Alcoholism *92Clinic. Having been placed pursuant to Family Court Act § 353.3 (1) in care and custody of the petitioner on December 21, 1988, the respondent determined in or about early May of 1990, at age 17, to drop out of school in defiance of the petitioner’s directives.

Whether…