Public district provides Chromebooks but I have no idea at what age that starts - I only have kids in public high school. It seems they receive a brand new one and are expected to keep it as long as it works/they are students. *I just asked DS1 (senior) if he uses his Chromebook or his laptop for schoolwork. Said he hasn't touched his Chromebook in almost 2 years and uses his laptop since it's bigger and faster. He started using an iPad for notes and studying this year. Waiting for him to choose a school before we figure out his tech needs for next year.
Private K-8 school provides laptops to all students 4th and up. Kids turn them in at the end of the year and receive a new one each fall. This started during Covid and has continued, although they have gradually returned to minimal work on computers.
Mom to Two Wild and Crazy Boys and One Sweet Baby Girl