House Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to revise parental rights concerning data collection for children, specifically providing parents with opt-out and opt-in options regarding evaluations, surveys, and data collection by school districts. The bill mandates that parents receive notifications about any physical and mental health screenings or surveys conducted on their children. It amends Section 40-6-701 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to reinforce the fundamental rights of parents to direct their children's upbringing, education, and health care without government interference, unless a compelling governmental interest is demonstrated.

Key provisions of the bill include the requirement for parental consent before a child's biometric data, blood, or DNA is collected, and the right for parents to opt their children out of personal analyses or surveys that do not require personally identifiable information. Additionally, parents must be notified of their right to opt out of physical and mental health surveys and screenings, as well as any issues arising from such evaluations. The bill emphasizes the importance of parental involvement and consent in decisions affecting their children's education and well-being, while also ensuring that parents are informed of their rights and the implications of data collection practices.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 40-6-701
HB0599_1(1): 40-6-701
HB0599_1(2): 40-6-701
HB0599_1(3): 40-6-701
HB0599_1(4): 40-6-701
HB0599_1(5): 40-6-701
HB0599_1: 40-6-701
HB0599_2(1): 40-6-701
HB0599_2(2): 40-6-701
HB0599_2(3): 40-6-701
HB0599_2(4): 40-6-701
HB0599_2(5): 40-6-701
HB0599_2(6): 40-6-701
HB0599_2(7): 40-6-701
HB0599_2(8): 40-6-701
HB0599_2: 40-6-701