In re Anthony W.

These cases again present the question of the jurisdiction of this court to require the State of New York to reimburse the City of New York for one half the tuition cost for a physically handicapped child at a special school under section 4403 of the Education Law of the State of New York.

Each proceeding was initiated by the parent’s (or guardian’s) petition under section 232 of the Family Court Act for special educational services for the child. The appropriate copies of Form HC-3 (recommendation of school superintendent, physician and psychologist) are attached to the petition as well as a…