IMPORTANT NOTICE! MCPS will be disabling and collecting older Acer model Chromebooksooks
Effective December 4, 2024, MCPS will be disabling and collecting older Acer model Chromebooks because they have reached end-of-life and should no longer be in use. The models being retired include the Acer C720, C740, C738, and C771. These Acer devices are currently being used in limited settings, including for home use and to run kiosks or signage in schools. Students currently using one of the listed Acer Chromebook models should return their device to your school’s ITSS. Students who need a device for home use can submit a request for a new device by completing the Home Use form. To avoid a disruption in access to a device while at home, students should complete the form prior to devices being disabled on December 4, 2024. All 15-inch Acer Spins, as well as Lenovo devices, will continue to work as expected.
Students currently using an Acer model listed above will receive communication about this information and how to request a device for home use if needed. Schools are encouraged to communicate this information through regular communication methods (i.e. newsletters, weekly updates) in order to encourage the return of devices and to minimize disruption for home use.