On October 23, 2023, Google made changes that affect schools regarding verification of third party apps on school-issued devices. This is a procedure that our school district is currently practicing, in conjunction with having all third party apps meeting the standards of The Children's Internet Protection Act, The Family Education Rights Privacy Act and The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.

Google's policy for the acceptance and use of 3rd party apps in educational settings prioritizes the security, privacy, and educational value of such applications. USD 416 is committed to ensuring that third-party apps meet strict criteria, including data protection standards, content appropriateness, and alignment with educational goals, in order to provide a safe and effective learning environment for students and educators.

Any apps used on school-issued devices have been, and will continue to be screened and verified prior to student use.

USD 416 will continue the same privacy and protections for chromebook use. All students will have continued accessibility. In the future, families will be agreeing to these terms during our annual enrollment process. At this point all students will be opted in unless otherwise requested by a parent or guardian. Students that opt out would not have 1-1 access with their chromebook, and alternative paper assignments would be provided in all classes.

If you have any questions, please contact your building principal.

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