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Connecticut Online Application and Claiming System for Child Nutrition Programs (CNP System)

Special Milk Program

The resources below provide guidance for SMP sponsors on using the CNP System.

Claim Submission Schedule (CSDE webpage)
School Nutrition Programs User IDs and Passwords for Accessing Connecticut’s Online Application and Claiming System (CSDE)
Instructions for Current School Year
- Updating the Sponsor Application for Summer Sponsors of the Special Milk Program: School Year 2026-27
- Instructions Checklist Summary: SMP Required Items for the Online Sponsor Application “Checklist Summary” in the CSDE's Agreement for Child Nutrition Programs
Meal Counting and Claiming for School Nutrition Programs (CSDE webpage)

For additional assistance, contact the CSDE SMP Staff.