In re McDonald

This is a proceeding, pursuant to section 232 of the Family Court Act, for an order in the sum of $9,160 to cover the educational needs (tuition and maintenance) of a handicapped child for the 1972-73 school year, and making “ such amount a charge upon the appropriate governmental body or bodies.”

The petitioner is the New York City Commissioner of Social Services. The child in question was born on January 9, 196Í, and came into the petitioner’s custody on August 25, 1961. No issue is raised as to his handicapped .status or in respect to the ability of parents or other person having legal…