HB631

Revise student online protection laws related to postsecondary opportunities

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Montana HB631 revises student data privacy laws to remove barriers to postsecondary opportunities.

Montana HB631 amends the definition of "protected information" to exclude certain data from being shared without parental consent. This change aims to remove barriers to postsecondary opportunities by ensuring that student data privacy laws do not inadvertently restrict access to higher education. The bill also revises definitions related to K-12 online applications and pupil-generated content. It takes effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

50 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 8, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Education and Cultural Resources Hearing

Apr 3, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Education and Cultural Resources Hearing

History

May 5, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 1, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 24, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President