The bill aims to revise school immunization and exemption data laws in Montana by requiring school governing authorities to file written reports on immunizations and exemptions to both the state and local health departments. The Department of Public Health and Human Services will be responsible for prescribing the format and schedule for these reports, which must only include deidentified or aggregate data. Additionally, the bill amends existing sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to replace the term "pupil" with "student" and to ensure compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 regarding the handling of students' health records.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that any student who has not obtained the required immunizations within the established time frame will be prohibited from attending school until they are immunized or exempted. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2025. Overall, the bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining accurate immunization records while protecting students' privacy rights.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 20-5-408
HB0364_1(1): 20-5-406, 20-5-408
HB0364_1: 20-5-406, 20-5-408