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, ensuring they have control over their child's participation in personal analyses and 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 requiring consent before any biometric data, blood, or DNA records are created or shared. The bill also stipulates that parents must be informed of their right to opt out of physical and mental health surveys and screenings, as well as be notified of any issues arising from such evaluations. These changes aim to protect parental authority and ensure transparency in the data collection processes involving children.

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