In re Davis

This proceeding was brought pursuant to section 232 of the Family Court Act for the purpose of obtaining an order of the Family Court for the special educational needs of William Davis, a handicapped child. At the outset all parties agreed that the child is handicapped within the meaning of section 232 of the Family Court Act, and that the school in question, the Margaret Chapman School, is appropriate for his needs.

The sole question to be determined is whether this court may order the parents to contribute to the cost of maintaining this handicapped child at the said Margaret Chapman School.…