House Bill No. introduced by B. Carter and others aims to revise online data privacy laws concerning pupil records in Montana. The bill amends Section 20-7-1326 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to allow school districts to enter into contracts with third parties for digital services related to pupil records, provided that these contracts include specific privacy protections. Key provisions include ensuring that pupil records remain the property of the school district, prohibiting third parties from using the information for unauthorized purposes, and requiring procedures for parents and eligible pupils to review and correct their records.

A significant addition to the law is the allowance for school districts to fulfill their contractual obligations with third-party operators of K-12 online applications by utilizing model contracts approved by a private or public consortium, which must adhere to stringent privacy standards. The bill also stipulates that contracts failing to meet these requirements will be void unless the noncompliant party rectifies the issue after being notified. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that existing contracts prior to May 7, 2019, are not subject to these new provisions until they expire or are amended.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 20-7-1326
HB0255_1(1): 20-7-1326
HB0255_1(2): 20-7-1326
HB0255_1(3): 20-7-1326
HB0255_1(4): 20-7-1326
HB0255_1: 20-7-1326