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 insertion in the bill clarifies that the term "K-12 school purposes" does not include courses provided for postsecondary credit or work-based learning courses offered by a work-based learning partner. This change aims to delineate the scope of K-12 educational activities and ensure that certain postsecondary educational experiences are not restricted by K-12 data privacy regulations.

Additionally, the bill maintains existing definitions related to deidentified information, pupil records, and protected information, while emphasizing the importance of safeguarding student data. The act is designed to remove barriers that may hinder students' access to postsecondary opportunities, thereby promoting a more inclusive educational environment. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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