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The information in the table below will help you complete the layout requirements that allow you to upload a file in ACT® Now with no errors. Parameters for the content of each field are provided. The Notes at the right provide further direction for correctly preparing your file.  \nNotes:  \n􀁺 Files must be loaded in CSV format.  \n􀁺 Files must include header rows with field names matching the column headers shown in the table below.  \n􀁺 The content of a field must not exceed the field length specified in the field name Max Length. Enter as much of the data as will fit in the space allowed.  \n􀁺 File templates are available in ACT Now  \n􀁺 To retain leading zeros in your file (e.g., “09” for Grade 9), change the cell format in the Grade column from Number to Text.  \n\n| Field Name | State Student ID | Local Organization Code | Last Name | First Name | Middle Initial | Grade | Date of Birth | Gender | Test Option | Delivery\u003Cbr>Format | Reporting High School Code |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Required? | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N |\n| Max Length | 20 | 50 | 40 | 40 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 |\n| Data Type | Alphanumeric | Alphanumeric with spaces | Alphanumeric plus special | Alphanumeric plus special | Alpha | Numeric | Valid Date | Alpha | Alpha | Alpha | Numeric |\n| Data Specs | Unique student identifier assigned by the state\u003Cbr>Note: A local code may be used if stateissued does not exist. | Unique ID for organization, usually issued by state or district\u003Cbr>Note: This must match the code displayed after the org name in ACT Now. | Valid values: A–Z, a–z, hyphen (-), apostrophe (‘), space ( ) | Valid values: A–Z, a–z, hyphen (-), apostrophe (‘), space ( ) | Valid values: A–Z, a–z | Valid values:\u003Cbr>12 = Grade 12\u003Cbr>11 = Grade 11\u003Cbr>10 = Grade 10\u003Cbr>09 = Grade 9 08 = Grade 8\u003Cbr>07 = Grade 7 Note: Grades 7 and 8 are allowable only for certain programs. | Date format: MM/DD/YYYY | Valid values:\u003Cbr>F, f = Female M, m = Male X, x = Prefer not to respond | Valid values: MC, mc = Multiple Choice (only)\u003Cbr>Blank | Valid values:\u003Cbr>O, o = Online\u003Cbr>P, p = Paper | Leave blank unless the student's scores must be reported to a different highschool. |\n| EXAMPLE | 45 | 464 | Smith | Mark | D | 11 | 01/01/2006 | M | MC | O | 135790 |","cbCainWdGXXUWelb","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainWdGXXUWelb","pdf",162656,"English","# Layout requirements (CSV format)\n## File preparation and validation notes\n## Field specifications table","[{\"question\":\"What file format must the student registration file use in ACT Now?\",\"answer\":\"The file must be loaded in CSV format.\"},{\"question\":\"Why are header rows important when preparing the CSV file?\",\"answer\":\"The CSV must include header rows with field names matching the column headers shown in the layout table.\"},{\"question\":\"How can leading zeros in the Grade values be preserved?\",\"answer\":\"Change the Grade column cell format from Number to Text (for example, keep “09” for Grade 9).\"}]","ACT Now - State, District Testing - ACT Now PreACT Students Registration File Layout Requirements - CSV Format | PDF",1791521519]