The bill amends Section 20-7-1324 of the Montana Code Annotated to revise definitions related to student data privacy, specifically to facilitate postsecondary opportunities for students. A significant change is the insertion of language clarifying that "K-12 school purposes" do not include courses provided for postsecondary credit or work-based learning courses offered by a work-based learning partner. This amendment aims to remove barriers that may prevent students from accessing postsecondary educational opportunities while ensuring that their data privacy is maintained.

Additionally, the bill retains existing definitions related to deidentified information, pupil records, and protected information, while emphasizing the importance of safeguarding personally identifiable information. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, reflecting the urgency of enhancing student data privacy in the context of expanding educational opportunities.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 20-7-1324
HB0631_1(1): 20-7-1324
HB0631_1(2): 20-7-1324
HB0631_1(3): 20-7-1324
HB0631_1(4): 20-7-1324
HB0631_1(5): 20-7-1324
HB0631_1(6): 20-7-1324
HB0631_1: 20-7-1324
HB0631_X(1): 20-7-1324
HB0631_X(10): 20-7-1324
HB0631_X(2): 20-7-1324
HB0631_X(3): 20-7-1324
HB0631_X(4): 20-7-1324
HB0631_X(5): 20-7-1324
HB0631_X(6): 20-7-1324
HB0631_X(7): 20-7-1324
HB0631_X(8): 20-7-1324
HB0631_X(9): 20-7-1324
HB0631_X: 20-7-1324