Working Papers or Statement of Age Information for Students and Employers

Information stated here was taken from the Working Papers Manual, State Dept. of Ed. 2005.

The Statement of Age Form ED301, also called "working papers," is a certificate of age or the employment certificate, described here in accordance with the Connecticut laws relating to the employment of minors and the policies set forth by the State Board of Education for issuing such certificate. The Bureau of Early Childhood, Career and Adult Education has been designated as the agent for distributing these certificates to the superintendent of schools of any local or regional board  of education or an agent (Reg.Dist.13-C.R.H.S.) designated by such superintendent. Requests for further information relating to these certificates for minors may be directed to the Connecticut State Department of Education, Bureau of Early Childhood, Career and Adult Education, 25 Industrial Park Road, Middletown, CT 06457.

 Statement of Age

(Secs. 10-193,10-194, and 31-32,G.S.)

In order for a school secretary to issue working papers to a student, the student is required to come in person to the front office of Coginchaug with:

• their promise of employment (see below)
• and proof of age (i.e. birth certificate, driver license, driver license permit, passport) in order for a school secretary to issue working papers

Note: This is a sample letter for an employer to give to a student (between ages 16-18) being promised employment.

Promise of Employment

(Letterhead with the name and address of the employing firm or agency should be used.)

 Upon receipt of a Working Certificate from the Connecticut State Board of Education, I promise to employ (name)____________________________________

 for the following specific job duties: _________________________________________

 at a starting rate of $__________ per hour for a work week of __________ hours.

Signed_______________________________ (authorized firm/company official)

 Date _________________

 Name of Firm/Agency___________________________

 Address__________________

 Phone No.________________