SB118

Generally revise student data laws to enhance privacy

Failed·5/23/25

Montana SB118 revises student data laws to enhance privacy, including establishing a "right to be forgotten" and prohibiting the use of social.

Montana SB118 generally revises laws related to education data, enhancing student data privacy protections. The bill establishes a "right to be forgotten," allowing students or parents to request the deletion of certain types of education data, such as juvenile delinquency records, criminal records, and social security numbers. It also prohibits the use of a student's social security number as a unique identifier. The bill creates an education and workforce data governing board to oversee the linkage of education and workforce data, ensuring data is used securely and for appropriate purposes.

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Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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67 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

9:30 AM

House Appropriations Hearing

Mar 31, 2025

3:00 PM

House Education Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

House

(H) Died in Standing Committee

Apr 28, 2025

House

(H) Motion Failed

Apr 10, 2025

House

(H) Hearing Canceled (H) Appropriations