MN SF4413

Removes public schools from the exemption list under Minnesota obscenity laws, making schools subject to restrictions on disseminating sexually explicit materials to minors.

Modifies the "best interest" provision to exclude public schools from the list of approved sources (churches, museums, medical clinics, hospitals, public libraries, government organizations) where sexually explicit material can be made available to minors under 18 years old.

Creates a civil cause of action allowing parents or legal guardians to sue public schools when school employees disseminate or display obscene material to children as defined in Minnesota Statute 617.241.

Entitles prevailing plaintiffs to recover the greater of $1,000 or actual general and special damages including emotional distress damages, plus reasonable attorney fees and injunctive relief.