Montana § 20-5-208 - Definition
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 20-5-208 — Definition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-5-208. Definition
Definition. (1) "Bullying" means any harassment, intimidation, hazing, or threatening, insulting, or demeaning gesture or physical contact, including any intentional written, verbal, or electronic communication or threat directed against a student that is persistent, severe, or repeated and that: (a) causes a student physical harm, damages a student's property, or places a student in reasonable fear of harm to the student or the student's property; (b) creates a hostile environment by interfering with or denying a student's access to an educational opportunity or benefit; or (c) substantially and materially disrupts the orderly operation of a school. (2) The term includes retaliation against a victim or witness who reports information about an act of bullying and includes acts of hazing associated with athletics or school-sponsored organizations or groups.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 20-5-208
What does Montana Code Annotated § 20-5-208 cover?
Section 20-5-208 ("Definition") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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