Framework Versions

Details on each framework version, the timeline and items on our roadmap.

This page is new: 1 May 2025 We have now begun publishing framework version information here, including what versions are still active and supported vs those that are discontinued or deprecated. Feedback is welcome and you can contact us using the contact form on our website. Framework articles are available for current and latest versions only.

Overview

The ST4S Framework is usually updated twice a year along with criteria published on our website. The status of each framework version (latest, active, deprecated etc) is maintained here.

Any framework version marked ‘Latest’ or ‘Active’ is currently considered by the ST4S Working Group. Versions marked as ‘Transitioning’ may be considered depending on the School, ST4S Working Group member etc.

A summary of each framework version is listed below along with its status. Each framework version has a corresponding article providing the details of its release date, notable changes and information for both Schools, ST4S Working Group members and companies on transitioning.

What's Current

The latest version of the framework is v2024.1 and versions v2023.1 and v2023.2 remain current. Differences between v2023.1 through to v2024.1 are related to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Module only.

Versions

v2024.1 (LATEST)

Introduced improvements to the AI Module and additional questions to support the assessment. Companies under v2023.2 with AI are not required to upgrade but may do so under a short upgrade process.

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v2023.2 (ACTIVE)

The AI Module was introduced in response to the Ministerial Framework for AI in Education, as well as other emerging best practices and industry guidance.

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v2023.1 (ACTIVE)

Major changes including new modules for online safety and mobile applications / browser extensions.

v2022.2 (TRANSITIONING)

Various changes and improvements to privacy and technical criteria.

v2022.1 (DEPRECATED)

Various adjustments to incorporate New Zealand criteria.

Roadmap

We publish anticipated changes here to the ST4S framework. These anticipated changes are not in anyway guaranteed to be finalised and are intended to help organisations understand upcoming topics that may be addressed for the purposes of providing feedback.

v2025.1 (PLANNED)

Improvements to the questionnaire, notably the integration category, how we request information on data types and privacy.

Improvements to data type questions (PR3, PR4 etc)
Simplifying encryption requirements (S1, S2, S3)
Mapping criteria to SOC2
Addressing services built on Platform as a Service solutions, and how criteria best applies.
Improvements to Integration category (INT)
Various wording improvements
Privacy updates in response to the Privacy Act 2024