Update to Student Access to Spotify, Effective Feb. 14, 2025

February 13th, 2025

Effective Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, HCPSS will block access to Spotify on the HCPSS instructional (student) network and on student Chromebooks.

The change stems from parent concerns about students’ access to Spotify, a music and podcasting service that includes songs with explicit content. Staff determined that service is not integral to the HCPSS instructional program, and that alternative means of providing students access to music are available.

Other music platforms remain accessible from the HCPSS instructional network and student Chromebooks. HCPSS will continue to review these types of sites to determine appropriateness and any instructional implications for blocking access for students.

Additional information regarding updates to student device access and online safety can be found online.