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Reminder: Support Expiring for Operating Systems and Secure Browsers October 31

Email Update, October 17, 2024

Dear LEA CAASPP Coordinator or LEA ELPAC Coordinator:

Operating systems and secure browsers supported for 2024–25 CAASPP and ELPAC testing were updated as of July 3, 2024. All expiring desktop and mobile secure browser versions will continue to receive formal support through October 31, 2024.

Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems will require the desktop secure browser version 17 for all CAASPP and ELPAC computer-based test administrations. ChromeOS and iPadOS will continue to use secure browser version 8.

Refer to the "CAASPP and ELPAC: Updates to Supported Operating Systems and Secure Browsers for 2024–25" email sent on August 8 for additional information regarding new and expiring support for operating systems and secure browser versions.

For further support, visit the Contact Us web page.

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