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OEC General Policies detail requirements and guidelines for Early Start CT and Smart Start state-funded early care and education programs.

PLEASE NOTE: the General Policy links below are to OLD POLICIES. All new policies related to Early Start CT and Smart Start will be updated in the month of July.

General Policy Series

  • A Series: Early Start CT (including State Head Start) and Smart Start
  • B Series: Early Start CT (not including State Head Start) and Smart Start
  • C Series: Early Start CT only (not including Smart Start)
  • D Series: Local Governance Partner Fiduciary
  • E Series: Local Governance Partner Intermediary

A Series: Early Start CT (including State Head Start) and Smart Start

General Policy #General Policy
A-01Legislative Requirements for Staff Qualifications in State-Funded Programs effective 7/1/25 (Spanish)
A-02Data Submission and Reporting Requirements
A-03Commitments to CHEFA Financed Tax-Exempt Loans
A-04Requirements for conducting research involving OEC funded programs (English) 
(Spanish)
A-05Eligibility, Enrollment, Attendance in State-funded Programs
A-06Policies Related to State-Funded Spaces and How They Are Reimbursed
A-07Meeting Quality Assurance Requirements
A-08Spaces for Children with IEPs
A-09Nonsectarian Policy for School Readiness Programs

B Series: Early Start CT (not including State Head Start) and Smart Start

General Policy #General Policy
B-01Fee Schedule (Spanish)
B-02Fee Guidance (Spanish)
B-03Reallocation of Unutilized Spaces

C Series: Early Start CT only (not including Smart Start)

General Policy #General Policy
C-01Nutrition Policy and Programs (Spanish)

D Series: Local Governance Partner Fiduciary

General Policy #General Policy
D-01Local Governance Partner Membership and Responsibilities
D-02Local Governance Partner Liaison Role and Responsibilities

E Series Local Governance Partner Intermediary

General Policy #General Policy
E-01Quality Enhancement Funds

Last updated June 27, 2025