HF101

HF101 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Parent contact information prohibited from being designated as publicly available directory information.

Related bill: SF1118

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to modify how certain types of government data, specifically related to parents, are handled by educational institutions in Minnesota. It aims to enhance privacy protections by preventing parent contact information from being disclosed as publicly available directory information.

Main Provisions

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to ensure that educational institutions cannot classify parents' personal contact information (such as home addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses) as directory information. This rule does not apply to postsecondary (college or university level) institutions.
It mandates that educational bodies provide notice to parents and students, informing them of their right to refuse the designation of their information as directory information under federal law.
The bill requires educational institutions to share personal information with the Minnesota Department of Education for federal reporting purposes and allows this data to be shared with the Department of Employment and Economic Development for special education purposes.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

Prior to this bill, there were circumstances under which parents' contact details could have been categorized as directory information by school districts. This bill now explicitly prohibits that practice across most educational levels, enhancing privacy protections for families involved with K-12 education.
The addition of the requirement to inform both parents and students about their rights regarding directory information designation updates existing procedures to ensure compliance with federal law.

Relevant Terms

Government data practices
Parent contact information
Directory information
Educational data
Privacy protections
Federal law compliance
Minnesota Department of Education
Special education services

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file
1st Engrossment PDF file
2nd Engrossment PDF file
1st Engrossment PDF file
2nd Engrossment PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 09, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
February 09, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
February 12, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Authors added
February 16, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added
March 16, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to	Education Policy
March 19, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added
April 01, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Committee report, to adopt as amended
April 01, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Second reading

Citations

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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Specific mention that parent data may be treated as directory information if district procedures for student data are followed."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Previous ambiguity in parent data classification removed."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill amends provisions relating to student health and census data and parent data privacy under section 13.32, subdivision 2.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification that parent data is private but may be considered directory information under certain procedures."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "13.32",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Specific prohibition against designating personal contact information as directory information, except in postsecondary institutions."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill amends the provisions for directory information data on parents under section 13.32, subdivision 5.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the distinction between student and parent directory information and introduces exceptions for personal data."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "13.32",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 5"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Allows sharing of student and parent contact information for special education transition planning."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "The bill mentions section 125A.08 in the context of sharing information for coordination of services to students with disabilities.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarified requirements for information sharing with the Department of Employment and Economic Development."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "125A.08",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        ""
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "The bill references section 125A.023 for coordination of services to students with disabilities.",
      "modified": [
        "Emphasizes the role of coordination in service provision for special education."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "125A.023",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        ""
      ],
      "removed": [
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      ],
      "summary": "The bill references section 125A.027 for coordination of services to students with disabilities.",
      "modified": [
        "Emphasized the section's role in the coordination of educational and transition services."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "125A.027",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]