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MT Code § 20-7-903 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 7. School Instruction and Special Programs|Part 9. Gifted and Talented Children|20-7-903. Programs to serve gifted and talented children -- compliance with board policy -- funding

  20-7-903. Programs to serve gifted and talented children -- compliance with board policy -- funding. (1) The conduct of programs to serve gifted and talented children must comply with the policies recommended by the superintendent of public instruction and adopted by the board of public education.   (2) Proposals approved by the superintendent of public instruction in accordance with policies of the board of public education must be funded by money appropriated to the superintendent for that purpose.   (3) A school district shall match funds provided by the superintendent for a gifted and talented children's program with equal funds from other sources. "In kind" contributions may not be used to constitute such a match. Funds must be administered by the school district as provided in 20-9-507.   (4) The superintendent of public instruction may deduct reasonable costs of administration from the funds appropriated for the purposes of this part.   History: En Sec. 3, Ch. 310, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 312, L. 1983.
MT Code § 20-7-904 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 7. School Instruction and Special Programs|Part 9. Gifted and Talented Children|20-7-904. Review and recommendations of proposals -- reporting

  20-7-904. Review and recommendations of proposals -- reporting. (1) The policies of the board of public education must ensure that program proposals submitted by school districts to the superintendent of public instruction contain:  (a) evidence that identification procedures are comprehensive and appropriate;   (b) a program description including stated needs and measurable objectives designed to meet those needs;   (c) evidence that the activities are appropriate and will serve to achieve the program objectives; and   (d) a method to evaluate the effectiveness of the program.   (2) School districts may request assistance from the staff of the superintendent in formulating program proposals.   (3) The superintendent of public instruction shall supervise and coordinate the programs for gifted and talented children by:   (a) recommending to the board of public education the adoption of those policies necessary to establish a planned and coordinated program; and   (b) establishing a procedure for review and approval of program proposals.   (4) The office of public instruction shall report to the governor and the legislature in accordance with 5-11-210 on the status and effectiveness of programs serving gifted and talented students. The report must include:   (a) the total number of schools applying for and receiving funds from the office of public instruction for gifted and talented programs pursuant to 20-7-903 and a breakdown by school size;   (b) a description of the ways in which districts applying for funds report meeting the requirements to include a child's parents in the gifted and talented evaluation process, pursuant to 20-7-902;   (c) the total number of students districts report evaluating for gifted and talented programs and the total number of students identified as gifted and talented;   (d) a description of the training provided by districts to teachers of gifted and talented students;   (e) a description of services provided by districts to gifted and talented students; and   (f) an evaluation of the effectiveness of gifted and talented programs, including measures such as:   (i) measures of student achievement or growth;   (ii) indicators of student and parent satisfaction with the programs; or   (iii) other gauges of program quality as determined by the office of public instruction.   History: En Sec. 4, Ch. 310, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 312, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 93, L. 2019; amd. Sec. 51, Ch. 261, L. 2021.
MT Code § 20-7-1001 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 7. School Instruction and Special Programs|Part 10. Distance Learning (Repealed)|20-7-1001. Repealed

  20-7-1001. Repealed. Sec. 8, Ch. 622, L. 1991.   History: En. Sec. 52, Ch. 11, Sp. L. June 1989.
MT Code § 20-7-1101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 7. School Instruction and Special Programs|Part 11. Earthquake Emergency Procedures (Repealed)|20-7-1101. Repealed

  20-7-1101. Repealed. Sec. 5, Ch. 423, L. 1997.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 534, L. 1991.
MT Code § 20-7-1201 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 7. School Instruction and Special Programs|Part 12. Montana Digital Academy|20-7-1201. Montana digital academy -- purposes -- governance

  20-7-1201. Montana digital academy -- purposes -- governance. (1) There is a Montana digital academy at a unit of the Montana university system.   (2) The purposes of the Montana digital academy are to:   (a) make distance learning opportunities available to all school-age children through public school districts in the state of Montana;   (b) offer high-quality instructors who are licensed and endorsed in Montana and courses that are in compliance with all relevant education and distance learning rules, standards, and policies; and   (c) emphasize the core subject matters required under the accreditation standards, offer advanced courses for dual credit in collaboration with the Montana university system, and offer enrichment courses.   (3) The Montana digital academy must be governed by a board with equal representation from:   (a) the commissioner of higher education or a designee;   (b) the superintendent of public instruction or a designee;   (c) a Montana-licensed and Montana-endorsed classroom teacher appointed by the board of public education;   (d) a Montana-licensed school district administrator appointed by the board of public education;   (e) a trustee of a Montana school district appointed by the board of public education;   (f) the dean of the school of education of the hosting unit of the Montana university system or a designee as a nonvoting member; and   (g) the two officers provided for in subsection (5) as nonvoting members.   (4) The governing board shall elect a presiding officer and vice presiding officer to 2-year terms without limitation on the number of terms.   (5) The governing board shall hire a program director and a curriculum director who shall serve as chief executive officer and vice chief executive officer respectively on the governing board in a nonvoting capacity. The program director shall develop and, upon approval of the governing board, implement and publish policies and guidelines for the Montana digital academy pertaining to:   (a) course offerings;   (b) software and hardware selection;   (c) instructor selection;   (d) partnering school agreements;   (e) instructor training and curriculum development;   (f) course evaluation;   (g) grant opportunities; and   (h) other activities that are essential to the success of a statewide distance learning program.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 417, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 19, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 418, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 142, L. 2015.
MT Code § 20-7-1202 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 7. School Instruction and Special Programs|Part 12. Montana Digital Academy|20-7-1202. Funding -- rulemaking authority

  20-7-1202. Funding -- rulemaking authority. (1) (a) In addition to any amount appropriated to the Montana digital academy by the legislature, beginning July 1, 2016, school districts enrolling students at the digital academy shall pay to the digital academy any supplemental fee established by the digital academy that is required to pay for the prorated costs of course delivery that exceed the amount appropriated to the digital academy by the legislature. The fee must be established by the governing board of the digital academy by rule and must be commensurate with the costs of operating the digital academy that exceed the appropriation provided by the legislature.   (b) Fees collected under subsection (1)(a) may be spent only on the operating costs of the digital academy.   (c) The governing board of the digital academy shall adopt rules regarding the establishment of any fees required under subsection (1)(a).   (2) A school district is prohibited from charging a fee to a student who enrolls in a class provided by the Montana digital academy that the school district requires for graduation.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 142, L. 2015.
MT Code § 20-7-1301 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 7. School Instruction and Special Programs|Part 13. Protection and Wellness of Youth|20-7-1301. Purpose -- intent -- immunity

  20-7-1301. Purpose -- intent -- immunity. (1) The legislature finds that protecting youth athletes from serious injury is a compelling state interest. The purpose of 20-7-1301 through 20-7-1304 is to prevent permanent injury and death to youth athletes in the state of Montana. To further this interest, the legislature finds:   (a) concussions are one of the most commonly reported injuries in children and adolescents who participate in sports and recreational activities;   (b) a concussion is caused by a blow or motion to the head or body that causes the brain to move rapidly inside the skull;   (c) the risks of catastrophic injuries or death are significant when a concussion or brain injury is not properly evaluated and managed;   (d) concussions are a type of brain injury that can range from mild to severe and can disrupt the way the brain normally works;   (e) concussions can occur in any organized or unorganized sport or recreational activity and can result from a fall or from players colliding with each other, with the ground, or with obstacles;   (f) concussions occur with or without loss of consciousness; and   (g) continuing to play with a concussion or symptoms of brain injury leaves the youth athlete especially vulnerable to greater injury and even death.   (2) (a) Sections 20-7-1301 through 20-7-1304 do not create a new cause of action.   (b) A person acting in an individual capacity and not on behalf of the state or any political subdivision of the state who volunteers to assist with an organized youth athletic activity is not liable for civil damages arising out of an act or omission relating to the requirements of 20-7-1301 through 20-7-1304. This subsection (2)(b) does not apply to liability for willful or wanton misconduct.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 260, L. 2013; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 331, L. 2017.
MT Code § 20-7-1302 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 7. School Instruction and Special Programs|Part 13. Protection and Wellness of Youth|20-7-1302. Definitions

  20-7-1302. Definitions. As used in 20-7-1301 through 20-7-1304, the following definitions apply:   (1) "Concussion" means an injury to the brain arising from blunt trauma, an acceleration force, or a deceleration force, which may include one of the following observed or self-reported conditions attributable to the injury:   (a) transient confusion, disorientation, or impaired consciousness;   (b) dysfunction of memory;   (c) loss of consciousness; or   (d) signs of other neurological or neuropsychological dysfunction, including:   (i) increased irritability;   (ii) lethargy;   (iii) vomiting;   (iv) headache;   (v) dizziness;   (vi) fatigue;   (vii) decreased balance; and   (viii) seizures.   (2) "Licensed health care professional" means a registered, licensed, certified, or otherwise statutorily recognized health care professional whose training includes the evaluation and management of concussions consistent with current medical knowledge.   (3) (a) "Organized youth athletic activity" means an athletic activity organized or sponsored by a school district, nonpublic school, or youth athletic organization in which the participants are engaged in an athletic game or competition against another team, club, or entity, in practice, tryouts, training exercises, or sports camps, or in preparation for an athletic game or competition against another team, club, or entity.   (b) The term does not include recess or physical education classes conducted by a school district or nonpublic school.   (4) "Youth athlete" means an individual who is an active participant in an organized youth athletic activity.   (5) "Youth athletic organization" means any entity that organizes or sponsors an organized youth athletic activity.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 260, L. 2013; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 331, L. 2017.
MT Code § 20-7-1303 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 7. School Instruction and Special Programs|Part 13. Protection and Wellness of Youth|20-7-1303. Youth athletes -- concussion education requirements

  20-7-1303. Youth athletes -- concussion education requirements. (1) Each school district, nonpublic school, or youth athletic organization in this state offering organized youth athletic activities shall adopt policies and procedures to inform coaches, officials, youth athletes, and parents or guardians of the nature and risk of brain injuries, including the effects of continuing to play after a concussion. The policies, content, and protocols must be consistent with current medical knowledge as to:   (a) the nature and risk of brain injuries associated with athletic activity;   (b) the signs, symptoms, and behaviors consistent with a brain injury;   (c) the need to alert a licensed health care professional for urgent recognition and treatment when a youth athlete exhibits signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion; and   (d) the need to follow proper medical direction and protocols for treatment and returning to play after a youth athlete sustains a concussion.   (2) A form documenting that educational materials referred to in subsection (1) have been provided to and viewed by each youth athlete and the youth athlete's parent or guardian must be signed by each youth athlete and the youth athlete's parent or guardian and returned to an official designated by the school district, nonpublic school, or youth athletic organization prior to the youth athlete's participation in organized youth athletic activities. The form must apply for a period not to exceed 1 year.   (3) School districts, nonpublic schools, and youth athletic organizers shall ensure access to a training program consistent with subsection (1). Each coach and official participating in organized youth athletic activities shall complete the training program at least once each year.   (4) School districts, nonpublic schools, and youth athletic organizations may invite the participation of appropriate advocacy groups and appropriate sports governing bodies to facilitate the requirements of subsections (1) through (3).   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 260, L. 2013; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 331, L. 2017.
MT Code § 20-7-1304 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 7. School Instruction and Special Programs|Part 13. Protection and Wellness of Youth|20-7-1304. Youth athletes -- removal from participation following concussion -- medical clearance required before return to participation

  20-7-1304. Youth athletes -- removal from participation following concussion -- medical clearance required before return to participation. (1) An athletic trainer, coach, or official shall remove a youth athlete from participation in any organized youth athletic activity at the time the youth athlete exhibits signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion.   (2) A youth athlete who has been removed from participation in an organized youth athletic activity after exhibiting signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion may not return to organized youth athletic activities until the youth athlete:   (a) no longer exhibits signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion; and   (b) receives an evaluation by a licensed health care professional and receives written clearance to return to play from the licensed health care professional. The written clearance must state:   (i) that the licensed health care professional has evaluated the youth athlete; and   (ii) that in the licensed health care professional's opinion, the youth athlete is capable of safely resuming participation in organized youth athletic activities.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 260, L. 2013.
MT Code § 20-7-1305 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 7. School Instruction and Special Programs|Part 13. Protection and Wellness of Youth|20-7-1305. Short title

  20-7-1305. (Temporary) Short title. 20-7-1305 through 20-7-1307 may be cited as the "Save Women's Sports Act". (Void on occurrence of contingency--sec. 6, Ch. 405, L. 2021.)   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 405, L. 2021.
MT Code § 20-7-1306 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 7. School Instruction and Special Programs|Part 13. Protection and Wellness of Youth|20-7-1306. Designation of athletic teams

  20-7-1306. (Temporary) Designation of athletic teams. (1) Interscholastic, intercollegiate, intramural, or club athletic teams or sports that are sponsored by a public elementary or high school, a public institution of higher education, or any school or institution whose students or teams compete against a public school or institution of higher education must be expressly designated as one of the following based on biological sex:  (a) males, men, or boys;   (b) females, women, or girls; or   (c) coed or mixed.   (2) Athletic teams or sports designated for females, women, or girls may not be open to students of the male sex. (Void on occurrence of contingency--sec. 6, Ch. 405, L. 2021.)   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 405, L. 2021.
MT Code § 20-7-1307 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 7. School Instruction and Special Programs|Part 13. Protection and Wellness of Youth|20-7-1307. Cause of action

  20-7-1307.  (Temporary) Cause of action. (1) A student who is deprived of an athletic opportunity or who suffers any direct or indirect harm as a result of a violation of 20-7-1305 through 20-7-1307 may bring a cause of action for injunctive relief, damages, and any other relief available under law against the school or institution of higher education.  (2) A student who is subject to retaliation or other adverse action by a school, institution of higher education, or athletic association or organization as a result of reporting a violation of 20-7-1305 through 20-7-1307 to an employee or representative of the school, institution, or athletic association or organization or to any state or federal agency with oversight of schools or institutions of higher education in Montana may bring a cause of action for injunctive relief, damages, and any other relief available under law against the school, institution, or athletic association or organization.   (3) A school or institution of higher education that suffers any direct or indirect harm as a result of a violation of 20-7-1305 through 20-7-1307 may bring a cause of action for injunctive relief, damages, and any other relief available under law against the government entity, licensing or accrediting organization, or athletic association or organization. (Void on occurrence of contingency--sec. 6, Ch. 405, L. 2021.)   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 405, L. 2021.
MT Code § 20-7-1308 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 7. School Instruction and Special Programs|Part 13. Protection and Wellness of Youth|20-7-1308. and 20-7-1309 reserved

  20-7-1308 and 20-7-1309 reserved.
MT Code § 20-7-1310 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 7. School Instruction and Special Programs|Part 13. Protection and Wellness of Youth|20-7-1310. Youth suicide awareness and prevention training

  20-7-1310. Youth suicide awareness and prevention training. (1) This section may be cited as the "Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training Act".   (2) The office of public instruction shall provide guidance and technical assistance to Montana schools on youth suicide awareness and prevention training materials. All training materials offered must be approved by the office of public instruction, meet the standards for professional development in the state, and be periodically reviewed by a qualified person or committee for consistency with generally accepted principles of youth suicide awareness and prevention training.   (3) The legislature recommends that youth suicide awareness and prevention training be made available annually to each employee of a school district and to staff of the office of public instruction who work directly with any students enrolled in Montana public schools. The training must be provided at no cost to the employee. The training may be offered through any method of training identified in subsection (4).   (4) The legislature recommends that employees under subsection (3) take at least 2 hours of youth suicide awareness and prevention training every 5 years. Appropriate methods for delivery of the training include:   (a) in-person attendance at a live training;   (b) videoconference;   (c) an individual program of study of designated materials;   (d) self-review modules available online; and   (e) any other method chosen by the local school board that is consistent with professional development standards.   (5) The trustees of a school district shall establish policies, procedures, or plans related to suicide prevention and response.   (6) No cause of action may be brought for any loss or damage caused by any act or omission resulting from the implementation of the provisions of this section or resulting from any training or lack of training related to this section. Nothing in this section may be construed to impose a specific duty of care.   History: En. Secs. 1, 2, Ch. 351, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 256, L. 2017.
MT Code § 20-7-1311 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 7. School Instruction and Special Programs|Part 13. Protection and Wellness of Youth|20-7-1311. Child sexual abuse awareness and prevention

  20-7-1311. Child sexual abuse awareness and prevention. (1) The office of public instruction is encouraged to develop and maintain model school district policies and procedures for child sexual abuse awareness, prevention, response, and reporting.   (2) The office of public instruction shall make any model policies and procedures developed under subsection (1) available for voluntary adoption by school district trustees.   (3) Any model policies and procedures developed under subsection (1) may include the following topics:   (a) basic principles of child sexual abuse prevention;   (b) warning signs of a child who is being sexually abused;   (c) actions that a child who is a victim of sexual abuse may take to obtain assistance;   (d) counseling options;   (e) educational support available for a child who is a victim of sexual abuse to enable the child to develop the child's full educational potential; and   (f) response and reporting procedures.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 218, L. 2017.
MT Code § 20-7-1312 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 7. School Instruction and Special Programs|Part 13. Protection and Wellness of Youth|20-7-1312. through 20-7-1314 reserved

  20-7-1312 through 20-7-1314 reserved.