Tutoring expenses qualify as Section 7 costs when deemed educationally necessary

Section 7 expenses can include tutoring costs when they are essential for a child’s academic development and success. These educational expenses must meet specific criteria to qualify.

• The tutoring must address a demonstrated educational need
• Costs must be reasonable and proportionate to the child’s requirements
• Documentation may be needed to support the educational necessity
• The expense should relate to core academic subjects or diagnosed learning challenges

Both parents typically share these costs based on their proportionate incomes, provided they agree on the necessity of the tutoring services. It’s advisable to document the educational need and maintain receipts for all tutoring expenses.