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.

Additionally, the bill introduces new language allowing 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 that adhere to stringent privacy standards. The bill also outlines penalties for noncompliance, stating that contracts failing to meet the requirements will be void, and mandates the return of all pupil records to the school district in such cases. Overall, the legislation seeks to enhance the protection of pupil data while providing flexibility for school districts in managing their contracts with third-party service providers.

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(5): 20-7-1326
HB0255_1(6): 20-7-1326
HB0255_1(7): 20-7-1326
HB0255_1: 20-7-1326