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, allowing 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 requirements for these contracts include ensuring that pupil records remain the property of the school district, prohibiting the third party from using the information for unauthorized purposes, and outlining procedures for parents and eligible pupils to review and correct their records.

A significant addition in this bill is the provision that allows 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, and all parties must return pupil records to the school district if noncompliance is not rectified. Additionally, 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(5): 20-7-1326
HB0255_1(6): 20-7-1326
HB0255_1(7): 20-7-1326
HB0255_1: 20-7-1326