Key Components

What terms are used in the Montana anti-bullying laws and regulations?

Bullying.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

Yes.

What groups are listed under Montana anti-bullying laws and regulations?

There are no specific groups listed under Montana anti-bullying laws or regulations.

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

The Montana state model policy is available on the Montana Office of Public Instruction website .

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

DEFINITIONS

Key Components	Present in Montana State Laws and Regulations	Present in Montana Model Policy
Purpose	YES	YES
Scope	YES	YES
Prohibited Behavior	YES	YES
Enumerated Groups	NO	NO

DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT

Key Components	Present in Montana State Laws and Regulations	Present in Montana Model Policy
District Policy	YES	N/A
District Policy Review	NO	N/A

DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS

Key Components	Present in Montana State Laws and Regulations	Present in Montana Model Policy
Definitions	YES	N/A
Reporting	YES	YES
Investigations	YES	YES
Written Records	YES	YES
Consequences	YES	YES
Mental Health	YES	NO

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS

Key Components	Present in Montana State Laws and Regulations	Present in Montana Model Policy
Communications	YES	YES
Training/Prevention	NO	YES
Transparency/Monitoring	YES	NO
Legal Remedies	YES	NO

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What are the Montana state laws and regulations that cover bullying?

• 20-5-207. Short title.
• 20-5-208. Definition.
• 20-5-209. Bullying of student prohibited.
• 20-5-210. Enforcement -- exhaustion of administrative remedies.
• Administrative Rule 10.55.701. Board of trustees
• Administrative Rule 10.55.719. Student protection procedures
• Administrative Rule 10.55.801. School climate

For More Information

Visit the Montana Office of Public Instruction’s “Bully Free Montana” webpage.

The key component framework used in the analysis of state laws is based on the review of legislation presented in the “Analysis of State Bullying Laws and Policies – December 2011” (U.S. Department of Education).

 

Content last updated on June 20, 2017