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HF1442 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Elected officials and business entities permitted to access student or parent data.

Related bill: SF1602

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 13.32, subdivision 5, which governs the access and disclosure of student directory information.

Key Provisions:

  1. Current Law on Directory Information

    • Educational institutions must follow federal laws regarding directory information.
    • Parents and students must be notified of their right to prevent the designation of certain student data as directory information.
    • Home addresses, phone numbers, and other personal contact details cannot be designated as directory information (except for postsecondary institutions).
    • Schools must share certain student information with the Minnesota Department of Education for federal reporting.
    • Schools may share special education student information with the Department of Employment and Economic Development for transition services.

  2. Proposed Changes:

    • Schools may share student or parent personal contact information with:
      (1) State legislators or constitutional officers for sending non-campaign correspondence.
      (2) Business entities that provide or advertise educational or professional services related to student and parent needs.

Implications:

  • This bill would allow elected officials and businesses to access personal student or parent contact information, potentially leading to privacy concerns.
  • Supporters may argue this improves communication between officials and constituents and helps families access educational services.
  • Critics may see this as a violation of privacy rights that could lead to unwanted solicitations or misuse of personal data.

Current Status:

  • The bill was introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law for further consideration.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toJudiciary Finance and Civil Law

Citations

 
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