Technical

Software

Any application, web-based service, or code-based product used by students in public schools for instruction, assessment, or collaboration.

Definition

Any application, web-based service, plug-in, or other code-based product, free or purchased, that runs on or is accessible from a school-issued device, or is assigned, required, recommended, installed, or otherwise made available by an LEA for student use in connection with classroom instruction, including through a school-issued account or identity, regardless of whether accessible on a school-issued or student-owned device. Includes software used for instruction, assessment, communication, collaboration, or enrichment during school hours for school-related purposes. Excludes physical, electronic hardware.