Chrome OS ends support for school Chromebooks

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Background

The Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen was first released on February 27, 2019, as an affordable and durable option for schools. Google’s Chrome OS provided ongoing security updates and robust management tools, making Chromebooks a popular choice for education worldwide.

[Incident]

In 2026, Google announced it would end Chrome OS support for the Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen and other school Chromebooks. This sudden termination leaves millions of devices without security updates, creating major risks for schools that rely on these laptops for daily instruction. Institutions now face the difficult choice of replacing large fleets of devices or continuing to use increasingly vulnerable laptops. [1]

Company's response

As of now, Google and Lenovo have stated that affected devices have reached their intended support lifecycle. No major compensation or upgrade programs have been announced for impacted schools.

Consumer response

School IT staff, educators, and parents have expressed frustration over the short support window, citing increased security risks and unexpected costs for device replacements. Many are calling for longer support periods and greater transparency from technology providers.

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