Montana Code Annotated
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.

Structure Montana Code Annotated

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

20-7-1302. Definitions

20-7-1303. Youth athletes -- concussion education requirements

20-7-1304. Youth athletes -- removal from participation following concussion -- medical clearance required before return to participation

20-7-1305. Short title

20-7-1306. Designation of athletic teams

20-7-1307. Cause of action

20-7-1308. and 20-7-1309 reserved

20-7-1310. Youth suicide awareness and prevention training

20-7-1311. Child sexual abuse awareness and prevention

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

20-7-1315. First aid training in schools

20-7-1316. Child sex trafficking prevention

20-7-1317. Electronic directory photograph repository -- use in search for missing child only -- annual opt-in notice required

20-7-1318. through 20-7-1320 reserved

20-7-1321. Employment assistance for current or former school employees, contractors, and volunteers engaged in sexual misconduct prohibited

20-7-1322. Penalty

20-7-1323. Short title

20-7-1324. Definitions

20-7-1325. Online protections for pupils

20-7-1326. Pupil records -- online privacy protections

20-7-1327. through 20-7-1329 reserved

20-7-1330. Graduation requirements for youth who experience disruption in education -- legislative intent

20-7-1331. through 20-7-1334 reserved

20-7-1335. School marshal program -- qualifications

20-7-1336. School marshal duties and responsibilities

20-7-1337. School marshal program -- trustees' duties

20-7-1338. Law enforcement notification