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Montana Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies

What term is used in the Montana anti-bullying laws?

There are currently no anti-bullying laws in Montana.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

There are currently no cyberbullying laws in Montana.

What groups are listed under Montana state law?

There are no specific groups listed in Montana anti-bullying laws. Schools that receive federal funding are required by federal law to address discrimination on a number of different personal characteristics. Find out when bullying may be a civil rights violation.

Is there a state model policy I can use to create anti-bullying policies at my school or district?

A state model policy is available at the Montana Office of Public Instruction Exit Disclaimer. Additionally, view Hazing/Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying/Menacing Policy Exit Disclaimer (no. 3226 – pages 6 and 7).

Which of the key components can be found in Montana anti-bullying laws and policies?

Key Components

Present in Montana Model Policy

DEFINITIONS

Purpose

YES

Scope

YES

Prohibited Behavior

YES

Enumerated Groups

YES

DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT

District Policy

N/A

District Policy Review

N/A

DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS

Definitions

N/A

Reporting

YES

Investigations

YES

Written Records

NO

Consequences

YES

Mental Health

NO

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS

Communications

YES

Training/Prevention

YES

Transparency/Monitoring

NO

Legal Remedies

NO

NOTE: Click on the Key Components links to get more information about that component.

What are the Montana state laws that cover bullying?

There are currently no anti-bullying laws in Montana.

For More Information

Visit the Montana Office of Public Instruction Exit Disclaimer website.
Information for this page was developed from “Analysis of State Bullying Laws and Policies – December 2011 Exit Disclaimer” (U.S. Department of Education)