House Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to revise the laws surrounding school immunization and exemption data in Montana. The bill mandates that the governing authority of each school file an annual written report on immunizations and exemptions to the state by December 1 of each year. This report must include only deidentified or aggregate data, detailing the number of enrolled students, those with vaccine exemptions, fully vaccinated students, and those with conditional enrollment. Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to ensure that schools comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act regarding the handling of students' immunization records.

The bill also updates the terminology used in the law, changing references from "pupil" to "student" for consistency. It reinforces the requirement for schools to prohibit attendance for students who do not meet immunization requirements unless they have received exemptions. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance transparency and accountability in school immunization practices while safeguarding student privacy.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 20-5-406, 20-5-408
HB0364_1(1): 20-5-406, 20-5-408
HB0364_1(2): 20-5-406, 20-5-408
HB0364_1(3): 20-5-406, 20-5-408
HB0364_1(4): 20-5-406, 20-5-408
HB0364_1(5): 20-5-406, 20-5-408
HB0364_1: 20-5-406, 20-5-408
HB0364_2(1): 20-5-406, 20-5-408
HB0364_2(2): 20-5-406, 20-5-408
HB0364_2(3): 20-5-406, 20-5-408
HB0364_2(4): 20-5-406, 20-5-408
HB0364_2(5): 20-5-406, 20-5-408
HB0364_2(6): 20-5-406, 20-5-408
HB0364_2(7): 20-5-406, 20-5-408
HB0364_2(8): 20-5-406, 20-5-408
HB0364_2: 20-5-406, 20-5-408