Montana § 20-25-515 - Release Of Student Records
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 20-25-515 — Release Of Student Records, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-25-515. Release Of Student Records
Release of student records. A university or college shall release a student's academic record only when requested by the student or by a subpoena issued by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction. A student's written permission must be obtained before the university or college may release any other kind of record unless the record must have been subpoenaed by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction. A fee charged by a university or college for the release of the transcript or academic record of a student who meets the criteria in 52-2-629 (1) must first be charged to the department of public health and human services under the requirements of 52-2-629 .
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 20-25-515
What does Montana Code Annotated § 20-25-515 cover?
Section 20-25-515 ("Release Of Student Records") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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