The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 13.32, subdivision 5, to allow certain elected officials and business entities access to student or parent contact information. Specifically, it introduces new provisions that permit educational agencies or institutions to share personal student or parent contact information with members of the state legislature or state constitutional officers for non-campaign correspondence, as well as with business entities for the purpose of providing or advertising educational and professional services related to the needs of students and parents.

Additionally, the bill maintains existing protections regarding the designation of directory information, ensuring that a student's home address, telephone number, email address, or other personal contact information cannot be designated as directory information, except for postsecondary institutions. The bill emphasizes the importance of notifying parents and students about their rights concerning the designation of directory information and outlines the requirements for sharing personal data with the Minnesota Department of Education and other relevant agencies for federal reporting and coordination of services.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 13.32