What’s New in 2023–24
General Configuration
- LEAs must add both cdn.cambiumtds.com and cdn2.cambiumtds.com to the list of allowlisted websites. This URL is required for the proctor and TDS applications.
- Version 16 of the secure browser will include a special script for JAWS® users to circumvent an issue that causes JAWS to slow down after prolonged usage. Additional instructions appear in the CAASPP and ELPAC Accessibility Guide.
- The addition of the speaking domain within the CSA requires that a student’s devices be configured with a microphone that is either built-in to the device or external, such as on a headset.
- The macOS operating system no longer requires the Secure Profile because the current Secure Browser, when used in conjunction with supported versions of macOS, makes this unnecessary.
Secure Browser
Versions
The updated secure browser versions for the 2023–24 CAASPP and ELPAC administrations are presented in table 1. These are the only secure browser versions supported for testing.
Operating System | Device Type | Secure Browser Version |
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Apple iPadOS | Mobile | 8 |
Chrome | Mobile | 8 |
macOS | Desktop or Laptop | 16 |
Windows | Desktop or Laptop | 16 |
Linux | Desktop or Laptop | 16 |
Ancillary Software
- JAWS version 2023 is supported; support for JAWS 2020 has expired.
Operating Systems for Student Testing
Refer to Supported Operating Systems for Student Testing for complete information about operating system versions supported for the 2023–24 CAASPP and ELPAC administrations.
Additions
The additions to the list of supported operating system versions for the 2023–24 CAASPP and ELPAC administrations are presented in table 2.
Operating System | Device Type | Supported Operating System Additions |
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Apple iPadOS | Mobile | Version 17 (upon release and acceptance) |
Chrome | Mobile |
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Linux | Desktop or Laptop |
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macOS | Desktop or Laptop | Version 14 (upon release and acceptance) |
Windows | Desktop or Laptop | [Presumed new version released around September 2023] (upon release and acceptance) |
Deletions
The deletions from the list of supported operating system versions for the 2023–24 CAASPP and ELPAC administrations are presented in table 3.
Operating System | Device Type | Supported Operating System Deletions |
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Apple iPadOS | Mobile | Version 14.8 |
Chrome | Mobile |
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Linux (64-bit or 32‑bit) | Desktop or Laptop |
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macOS | Desktop or Laptop | Version 10.15 |
Windows | Desktop or Laptop |
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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 2023–24 CAASPP and ELPAC administrations.
There are no new internet browser requirements for the 2022–23 CAASPP and ELPAC test administrations.
Deletions
The deletions from the list of supported internet browser versions for the 2023–24 CAASPP and ELPAC administrations are presented in table 4.
Operating System | Device Type | Supported Browser Deletions |
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Apple iPadOS | Mobile | 14 |
Chrome | Mobile | N/A |
macOS | Desktop or Laptop |
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Linux | Desktop or Laptop | 15 |
Windows | Desktop or Laptop | 15 |