The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 13.32, subdivision 3, to allow for the disclosure of private student personal contact information under specific circumstances. Notably, it permits the release of a student's name, home address, telephone number, email address, or other personal contact information to an elected state official for the purpose of sending a congratulatory letter, and to an approved school photographer for the purpose of soliciting senior portraits. Additionally, the bill allows for information sharing with federally recognized Tribal Nations regarding Tribally enrolled or descendant students to support their educational attainment.

This amendment expands the existing provisions that govern the disclosure of private educational data, which previously included various exceptions for health emergencies, legal requirements, and educational purposes. The new language introduces specific instances where personal contact information can be shared, thereby enhancing communication between educational institutions and state officials or service providers while maintaining the privacy protections for students.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 13.32