# Mont. Code Ann. § 20-25-515: 20-25-515 Release of student records

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T20_C25_P5_S20-25-515

## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 20-25-515
- **Heading:** 20-25-515 Release of student records
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MT Code / Title 20 / Chapter 25 / Part 5 / Section 20-25-515

## Text

20-25-515 . 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 .

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