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Bill Summary · LC 3016

Legislative bill overview

Bill LC 3016 is a Montana legislative draft that would revise the state's student data collection laws. The bill has completed the drafting phase and is being prepared for introduction. The specific provisions have not yet been publicly released since the draft is still in final preparation stages.

Why is this important

Student data collection policies directly affect privacy protections, parental rights, and how educational institutions use information about minors. Changes to these laws can impact everything from which third parties access student records to how data is retained, shared, or used for educational research and analytics.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy vs. Educational Utility: Debate over how much student data collection is necessary for educational improvement versus potential privacy overreach
  • Parental Consent and Transparency: Questions about whether parents have adequate notice and control over what data is collected and who accesses it
  • Third-Party Access: Disagreement over whether education technology vendors, researchers, and other entities should have access to student information and under what conditions

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

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