# Mont. Code Ann. § 20-5-209: 20-5-209 Bullying of student prohibited -- self-defense authorized

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T20_C5_P2_S20-5-209

## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 20-5-209
- **Heading:** 20-5-209 Bullying of student prohibited -- self-defense authorized
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MT Code / Title 20 / Chapter 5 / Part 2 / Section 20-5-209

## Text

20-5-209 . Bullying of student prohibited -- self-defense authorized. (1) Bullying of a student enrolled in a public K-12 school by another student or an employee is prohibited.

(2) A student who is physically attacked is entitled to use physical force that is reasonable and necessary for self-protection.

(3) A student who witnesses another person being physically attacked is entitled to use reasonable and necessary physical restraint, defined as the placing of hands on another in a manner that is reasonable or necessary to protect the person from physical harm.

(4) A school district shall investigate a student's use of physical force and may not reprimand or discipline a student who is found through the investigation to have more likely than not used physical force for self-protection or in protection of another pursuant to subsection (3).

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