New Tech Requirements

Here’s a roundup of changes to Bluebook technical requirements for the 2026–27 school year. Get complete device requirements and network readiness instructions.  

We won’t introduce major changes during the school year unless we must. Go to Technical Requirements Policy for more information.

Operating System Requirements

ChromeOS: The required minimum version was raised to ChromeOS 144.  

The recommended maximum will increase throughout the year as higher versions are moved to the ChromeOS stable channel. 

MacOS: The required minimum version was raised to macOS 15.  

The recommended maximum was raised to macOS 26.5.2 and will increase throughout the year as we certify new versions. 

iPadOS: The required minimum version was raised to iPadOS 26.  

The recommended maximum was raised to iPadOS 26.4 and will increase throughout the year as we certify new versions. 

Windows: The required minimum was raised to Windows 11 24H2.

The recommended maximum is Windows 11 26H2 and will increase throughout the year as we certify new versions. 

Chromebook Verified Mode Is Required  

Bluebook no longer works on Chromebooks unless verified mode is enabled. This setting enhances test security. Configure it in the Google Workspace Admin console as soon as possible. Learn how to enable verified mode on Chromebooks.