Birth to 3 Program: Operations Guide
This guide outlines all the essential requirements local Birth to 3 Programs must do. Local programs, and their subcontractors, should use this guide.
Manual
Birth to 3 Program Operations Guide, P-03138 (PDF)
Summary of revisions
The updates included in the most recent (December 2025) version of the Birth to 3 Program Operations Guide, P-03138, are summarized below.
Chapter 11
11.2.2 Referral to the State Education Agency (SEA)/Local Education Agency (LEA)
Clarification of “timely” referral to the SEA/LEA
11.2.3 Wisconsin Opt-Out Policy
- Added required actions necessary to effectuate the opt-out policy
- Updated direction related to signature requirements when a parent reverses their decision to opt out for SEA/LEA referral on the form Opting Out of LEA and SEA Notification, F-00169 (PDF)
11.2.4 Referrals to the Birth to 3 Program after 27 Months of Age
Removed language from this section relevant to the process for LEA SEA referral and parental right to opt out and moved to section 11.2.3
11.2.5 Exceptional Family Reason for Late Referrals to the SEA/LEA
Added language to clarify the five situations for “exceptional family reason” for a late referral to the SEA/LEA when sent within 90 days of a child’s 3rd birthday