Attendance Fields

Where to Find It

CSPP contractors are responsible for tracking the attendance status for each child internally for reporting purposes.

Rules and Guidelines

• This information field is required; only one option may be selected
• This field includes the following options:
  • 01 – Child enrolled but did not attend any day due to program closure (temporary or emergency)
  • 02 – Child enrolled but did not attend any day; program is open and operating
  • 03 – Child attended all enrolled days with zero absences
  • 04 – Child attended 1–5 day(s) in the month
  • 05 – Child attended 6–10 days in the month
  • 06 – Child attended 11–15 days in the month
  • 07 – Child attended 16–20 days in the month
  • 08 – Child attended 21+ days in the month

Error Messages and Solutions

• Attendance Status is required (TF1) [801A Electronic File Transfer], [801A Input/Edit].
  Problem: Attendance Status field is blank.
  Solution: Enter a valid two-digit code for Attendance Status from the list above (01–08).
  
  
• Invalid Attendance Status Code (TF6) [801A Electronic File Transfer], [801A Input/Edit].
  Problem: “Attendance Status” field has an invalid entry (letters, symbols, or decimals).
  Solution: “Attendance Status” must be a valid two-digit code from the list above (01–08).
  
  
• Attendance Status is invalid or missing (TF7) [801A Electronic File Transfer], [801A Input/Edit].
  Problem: “Attendance Status” field has an invalid entry or is empty. This field requires a valid entry.
  Solution: Enter a valid two-digit code for Attendance Status from the list above (01–08).

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