1. (1) Subject to all provisions and limitations contained in the Idaho tort claims act, chapter 9, title 6 , Idaho Code, any student or student organization may bring an action against a public institution of higher education and any of its employees, acting in their official capacities, for a violation of the student’s or student organization’s rights under this chapter.

2. (2) If a court in an action under this section finds that a public institution of higher education has violated the rights of a student or student organization under this chapter, the court may award:

   1. (a) Injunctive relief;
   2. (b) Compensatory damages not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000);
   3. (c) Nominal damages;
   4. (d) Reasonable court costs; and
   5. (e) Attorney’s fees.

[33-6808, added 2025, ch. 194, sec. 1, p. 894.]