The bill aims to revise parental rights concerning data collection for children, specifically focusing on evaluations, surveys, and health screenings. It introduces opt-out and opt-in options for parents, allowing them to control whether their child participates in personal analyses or data collection by school districts. Additionally, the bill mandates that parents receive notifications regarding any physical and mental health screenings or surveys conducted on their children.

Amendments to Section 40-6-701 of the Montana Code Annotated include provisions that reinforce parental rights by ensuring that parents can opt their children out of data collection that does not require personally identifiable information and opt them in for data collection that does. The bill also stipulates that parents must be notified of their right to opt out of health surveys and screenings, as well as any issues arising from such evaluations. These changes aim to enhance parental control over their children's data and health information while limiting government interference in parental rights.

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(10): 40-6-701
HB0599_2(11): 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(9): 40-6-701
HB0599_2: 40-6-701
HB0599_X(1): 40-6-701
HB0599_X(10): 40-6-701
HB0599_X(11): 40-6-701
HB0599_X(12): 40-6-701
HB0599_X(2): 40-6-701
HB0599_X(3): 40-6-701
HB0599_X(4): 40-6-701
HB0599_X(5): 40-6-701
HB0599_X(6): 40-6-701
HB0599_X(7): 40-6-701
HB0599_X(8): 40-6-701
HB0599_X(9): 40-6-701
HB0599_X: 40-6-701