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MO HB1331
Bill
Status
1/13/2014
Primary Sponsor
Jason Barnes
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AI Summary
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Makes it unlawful to divulge educational records containing personally-identifiable information of Missouri K-12 students without informed written consent from parent, guardian, or emancipated student.
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Establishes exceptions allowing disclosure to school employees for educational purposes, law enforcement for criminal investigations, compliance with subpoenas, and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for chapter compliance.
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Defines "personally identifiable information" as first and last name, physical address, email address, phone number, Social Security number, or any identifier that can be linked to such information.
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Provides private right of action allowing students to recover the greater of actual damages or $1,000 plus reasonable attorney's fees and litigation costs from those who divulge information illegally.
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Classifies violation of this section as a class A misdemeanor.
Legislative Description
Specifies that it is unlawful for any person to divulge educational records with personally-identifiable information of any elementary or secondary student to any other person or entity with specified exceptions
Last Action
Referred: Downsizing State Government(H)
1/22/2014