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Got a notice from Fortine School District? Here’s what to do.

Fortine School District told the Montana Attorney General that people’s information was exposed. If you got a letter, work through the steps below.

Your checklist

  1. 1

    Keep the letter

    Save the notice from Fortine School District and its envelope. The date you were told can matter for legal deadlines.

  2. 2

    Freeze your credit

    The filing does not list what was taken, so play it safe. A free freeze at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion stops new accounts being opened in your name.

  3. 3

    Change reused passwords

    Change any password you used with this company or reused elsewhere, and turn on two-factor sign-in.

  4. 4

    Get a free claim review

    Our legal team checks whether you can be paid for this breach. No fee unless you recover.

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About the Fortine School District breach

Reported to
Montana Attorney General
Date filed
January 7, 2026
People notified
Not stated
Cause in filing
Not stated

Fortine School District is a public educational institution responsible for managing the academic and administrative records of students, faculty, and staff. In the course of its operations, the district collects and maintains sensitive personal information, including student identification records, academic performance data, and parent or guardian contact details. This data breach was officially reported to the Montana Attorney General in 2026, triggering a formal notification process for those impacted. If you have received a data breach notification letter, it indicates that your personal information may have been involved in this security incident. This page is intended to help you understand the nature of the event and the types of data that were potentially compromised during the unauthorized access of district systems.

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