What’s New in 2024–25

Secure Browser

Versions

The updated secure browser versions for the 2024–25 CAASPP and ELPAC administrations are presented in table 1. These are the only secure browser versions supported for testing.

Table 1. Supported Secure Browser Versions for 2024–25
Operating System Device Type Secure Browser Version
Apple iPadOS Mobile 8
Chrome Mobile 8
macOS Desktop or Laptop 17
Windows Desktop or Laptop 17
Linux Desktop or Laptop 17

Ancillary Software

  • JAWS version 2024 is supported upon its release.
  • Piper TTS is available for supported Linux distributions.

Operating Systems for Student Testing

Refer to Supported Operating Systems for Student Testing for complete information about operating system versions supported for the 2024–25 CAASPP and ELPAC administrations.

Additions

The additions to the list of supported operating system versions for the 2024–25 CAASPP and ELPAC administrations are presented in table 2.

Table 2. Supported Operating System Version Additions for 2024–25
Operating System Device Type Supported Operating System Additions
Apple iPadOS Mobile
  • iPadOS 18 (upon release and acceptance)
Chrome Mobile
  • Version 125 (stable)
  • Version 120+ (LTS)
  • Version 120+ (LTC)
Linux Desktop or Laptop
  • Fedora 37
macOS Desktop or Laptop
  • Version 14+ “Sonoma” builds and sub-versions released in May 2024 and later
  • Presumed new MacOS version to be released in September 2024
Windows Desktop or Laptop
  • Windows 10 builds and sub-versions released in May 2024 and later (version 22H2)
  • Windows 11 builds and sub-versions released in May 2024 and later (version 22H2)
  • Windows 12 (upon release and acceptance)

Deletions

The deletions from the list of supported operating system versions for the 2024–25 CAASPP and ELPAC administrations are presented in table 3.

Table 3. Supported Operating System Version Deletions for 2024–25
Operating System Device Type Supported Operating System Deletions
Apple iPadOS Mobile
  • iPadOS 15
Chrome Mobile
  • LTC ChromeOS version 119
  • LTS ChromeOS version 119
  • Stable below ChromeOS version 122
Linux (64-bit or 32‑bit) Desktop or Laptop
  • Fedora 35 and below
macOS Desktop or Laptop
  • macOS 11 “Big Sur”
Windows Desktop or Laptop
  • All Windows 10 and 11 builds and sub-versions prior to May 2023

Internet Browser Requirements

Refer to Supported Web Browsers for Online Systems Associated with Testing for complete information about internet browsers supported in associated systems for the 2024–25 CAASPP and ELPAC administrations.

Deletions

The deletions from the list of supported internet browser versions for the 2024–25 CAASPP and ELPAC administrations are presented in table 4.

Table 4. Internet Browser Version Deletions for 2024–25
Operating System Device Type Supported Browser Deletions
Apple iPadOS Mobile 14
Chrome Mobile N/A
macOS Desktop or Laptop
  • 12.5
  • 15
Linux Desktop or Laptop 15
Windows Desktop or Laptop 15