Is my school allowed to install program-viewing and website blockers on my personal laptop?

[u/SteaIthed]

This is just a question i have and i would like answers since my school wont give me any. Im currently in the process of purchasing a personal laptop. I asked the school if it was okay for me to handle everything with my laptop. They said this was okay. Now, because its my personal laptop they said it wont be covered under the schools warranty. Which makes sense. But know here comes the confusing part, for me at least. Is my school allowed to put software on my computer without my consent that restricts what i am able to do on it? If i dont use the schools provided devices, or their own network. Do they have the right to make changes to MY personal device?

Reason why im asking is because i plan to use this device after i finish school, and i dont want spyware and restrictions on my own laptop. Especially when trying to install programs ect.

Now i understand this is probably entirely dependent on the schools policy. But i would like a general answer, What most schools do at least.

For your information my school is located in Australia, Queensland, Sunshine Coast

tl;dr Is my school allow to install programs on my personal laptop without my consent?

[u/nezumipi]

If you're in high school, your school can place restrictions on what you do in school. They can stop you from visiting sites that might be disruptive or distracting, that Might let you cheat, that could be used in ways that otherwise violate conduct codes. The fact it's on your device dowsnt change that.

Basically, schools are allowed to regulate pupils' conduct in a wide range of ways.

You might have an argument that blocking/tracking software should be turned off when you go home, but the school can easily turn around and say theyve given you a perfectly equitable alternative. If you don't want their software on your computer, you can use the school devices.