| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 1 | Public holiday |
| 2 | School closed not in break |
| 3 | School closed in break |
| 4 | Absence teacher |
| 5 | Illness child |
| 6 | Illness of household member |
| 7 | Funeral |
| 8 | Disciplinary action by parents |
| 9 | Cannot meet costs |
| 10 | Child refused |
| 11 | Child had to work |
| 12 | Suspension by school |
| 13 | Teachers on strike |
| 14 | Other, specify |
| Sysmiss |