Section 15.1-39-04 - Cause of action1. A student who is deprived of an athletic opportunity or who suffers direct or indirect harm as a result of a school knowingly violating this chapter has a private cause of action for injunctive relief, damages, and any other relief available under law against the school.2. A student subject to retaliation or other adverse action by a school or athletic association or organization as a result of reporting a violation of this chapter to an employee or representative of the school or athletic association or organization, or to a state or federal agency with oversight of schools in the state has a private cause of action for injunctive relief, damages, and any other relief available under law against the school or athletic association or organization.3. A school that suffers direct or indirect harm as a result of a violation of this chapter has a private 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.4. A civil action must be initiated within two years after the harm occurred. A person that prevails on a claim brought pursuant to this section is entitled to monetary damages, including for any psychological, emotional, and physical harm suffered, reasonable attorney's fees and costs, and any other appropriate relief.Added by S.L. 2023 , ch. 198( HB 1249 ), § 1, eff. 8/1/2023.