MO HB1240

Limits state agency collection of student data without parental consent to specific categories: student ID numbers, assessment results, course information, attendance, demographics required by federal law, and limited medical/discipline/special education records

Prohibits collection of biometric records, affective computing data (facial expressions, brain waves, heart rate), psychological/behavioral assessments, predictive modeling data, and religious affiliation information

Bans student surveys on political beliefs, sexual behavior, mental health, religious practices, family firearm ownership, and illegal/antisocial behavior in grades pre-K through 12

Requires cloud computing service providers to store student data within the United States, prohibits commercial use of student data for marketing or advertising, and mandates annual security audits with breach notification within 24-48 hours

Establishes civil penalties of $1,000-$10,000 per violation enforceable by the attorney general, requires education institutions to destroy student records within 5 years of graduation or 1 year of withdrawal, and includes an emergency clause for immediate effect