In re Jones

OPINION OF THE COURT

York a C. Linakis, J.

There are two proceedings before the court which have been consolidated. The parents of George, a 13-year-old handicapped child, seek an order pursuant to section 236 of the Family Court Act requiring the payment of the cost of maintenance (by the appropriate governmental agency) for the child at the residential school, Woods School, during the months of July and August, 1977 and July and August, 1978.

It is uncontroverted that the child is a handicapped child and requires residential confinement at the school for the entire year.

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