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 . Additionally, view Hazing/Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying/Menacing Policy (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