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Bill Summary · HB 303

Legislative bill overview

HB 303 proposed amendments to Utah's public school directory sharing practices, likely establishing new restrictions or procedures for how student information is compiled and distributed. The bill advanced through the Senate but was struck of its enacting clause on March 8, 2025, effectively nullifying it before returning to the House.

Why is this important

Public school directories containing student contact information raise privacy concerns for families while potentially serving legitimate purposes like school communication and student networking. The bill's defeat suggests the legislature could not reach consensus on balancing student privacy protections with practical administrative needs.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy versus utility: Disagreement over whether directory restrictions adequately protect student information or overly burden schools' ability to communicate with families
  • Opt-in versus opt-out mechanisms: Questions about whether families should automatically be excluded from directories (opt-in) or must actively request exclusion (opt-out)
  • Third-party access: Disputes over which organizations—vendors, researchers, marketing firms—should access student directories and under what conditions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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