As of March 1, 2025, Google Workspace for Education will implement changes to student accounts regarding access to Google services outside of the Google Workspace for Education core services. This action requires schools to obtain parental permission for any student under 18 to use each of these services.
Google Core Services (Gmail, Classroom, Drive, Docs, Slides, Forms, Calendar, Sheets, etc.) will NOT be affected. Students can continue using these services as they currently do. Google Additional Services (including YouTube, Translate*, Earth, Photos) will be disabled for student accounts at the end of the day on February 28, 2025, unless the Google Additional Services Parental Consent form is completed. Consent provided via this Google form will apply to the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year.
Google provides information about the information it collects, as well as how it uses and discloses the information it collects from Google Workspace for Education accounts in its Google Workspace for Education Privacy Notice,:
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, the parental consent for Google’s Additional Services will be included in the school handbook acknowledgment process.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email techhelp@sturgischarterschool.