House Bill 631 aims to revise laws concerning student data privacy, specifically to eliminate barriers that may hinder access to postsecondary opportunities. The bill amends Section 20-7-1324 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) by introducing a new definition that clarifies the scope of "K-12 school purposes." Notably, it specifies that this term does not encompass courses offered for postsecondary credit or work-based learning courses provided by a work-based learning partner, thereby distinguishing these educational opportunities from traditional K-12 activities.

In addition to the new definition, the bill retains existing definitions related to student data privacy, such as "deidentified information," "protected information," and "pupil records." The legislation emphasizes the importance of safeguarding personally identifiable information while allowing for the use of deidentified data for educational improvements. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, reflecting a commitment to enhancing student data privacy while promoting access to further 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