Dorian v. Commonwealth, Department of Public Welfare

Opinion by

Judge Rogers,

In December, 1979, Sheldon Dorian applied to the Department of Public Welfare for a one-time grant to cover the costs of clothing and supplies necessary to his continued studies at the University of Pittsburgh undergraduate electrical engineering program in which he was enrolled. Mr. Dorian is a partially blind recipient of General Assistance and was advised to enroll in the engineering program by his Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation adviser. 55 Pa. Code §175.23(c) (2) provides:(2) Nonrecurring one-time grant. A nonrecurring one-time grant may be authorized for an…