TITLE 33

EDUCATION

CHAPTER 68

PROTECTING CAMPUS FREE SPEECH IN HIGHER EDUCATION ACT

33-6808.  remedies. (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)  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:

(a)  Injunctive relief;

(b)  Compensatory damages not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000);

(c)  Nominal damages;

(d)  Reasonable court costs; and

(e)  Attorney’s fees.

History:

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