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Federal Law Imposes Anti-Hazing Requirements on Higher Education Institutions - 2025 Deadlines Are Looming

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A recent federal law requires higher education institutions to take several new actions in 2025 to address incidents related to hazing. The Stop Campus Hazing Act, enacted on December 23, 2024, modifies Clery Act...more

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Are You Compliant with the Stop Campus Hazing Act?

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Hazing is a pervasive issue in higher education, often resulting in serious physical, emotional, and psychological harm to students. Recognizing the severity of this problem, Congress enacted the Stop Campus Hazing Act (SCHA)...more

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New Federal Anti-Hazing Requirements for College Campuses

The recent “Stop Campus Hazing Act” creates new anti-hazing requirements for colleges and universities. Collection of Data Regarding “Hazing Incidents”: January 1, 2025 - The federal “Stop Campus Hazing Act” (the Act) amends...more

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Federal ‘Stop Campus Hazing Act’ Signed into Law

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The federal bipartisan Stop Campus Hazing Act, an amendment to the Jeanne Clery Act, was signed into law by President Joe Biden on December 24, 2024....more

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The Stop Campus Hazing Act - The Bipartisan Effort to Prevent Hazing in Higher Education Settings

At least forty-four states have enacted laws prohibiting hazing. However, the regulations, penalties, and requirements vary significantly by state. The enactment of the federal Stop Campus Hazing Act (SCHA) exemplifies the...more

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Stop Campus Hazing Act Signed by President Biden

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In December, we informed you that the Stop Campus Hazing Act (the Act) was sent to the President after it was passed by both the House and Senate. President Biden signed the Act on December 23, 2024. ...more

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Stop Campus Hazing Act Creates New Requirements for Colleges and Universities

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On Dec. 23, 2024, President Biden signed the Stop Campus Hazing Act (SCHA), amending the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). The SCHA requires recipients of federal...more

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Stop Campus Hazing Act: First Federal Anti-Hazing Law Creates New Reporting Requirements for Higher Ed Institutions

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The Stop Campus Hazing Act, which went into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, now requires higher education institutions to collect hazing statistics to include in their 2026 Annual Security Report, among other new reporting and...more

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Stop Campus Hazing Act Signed Into Law

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President Biden has signed the Stop Campus Hazing Act (the “Act”) into law. The Act, the first federal anti-hazing law, is the result of a bi-partisan effort and comes after several years of patchwork efforts to address...more

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Federal Anti-Hazing Legislation to Impose New Reporting Obligations on Colleges and Universities

Earlier this month, Congress passed the federal Stop Campus Hazing Act. President Biden is expected to sign the new legislation before leaving office in January 2025. If enacted, the Act will create new obligations for...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

Accused Of Hazing? Now What?

Penn State. LSU. Texas State. Wheaton. Clemson. University of Nevada. California State. West Virginia. Baruch. University at Albany. Michigan State University....more

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[Webinar] Higher Education Hazing Investigation Bootcamp - January 24th, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST

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Join Bricker Graydon’s Higher Education Team for an in-depth training on how to effectively investigate and address reports of hazing on your campus. This half-day session will address the root causes of hazing behavior on...more

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Federal Hazing Legislation Gains Broad Support Among Stakeholders

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A new bill in Congress, referred to as the “Stop Campus Hazing Act,” seeks to add a definition of hazing to the Higher Education Act and require that hazing incidents be reported in the Annual Security Reports that colleges...more

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The Hazing Spectrum: Recognizing Acts of Hazing

National studies of student hazing have found that more than half of college students associated with clubs, teams or organizations experience hazing. Yet less than 10% of those who experience hazing actually call the...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Northwestern University’s Hazing Scandal: Not Shocking to Student Defense Attorneys

On July 24, 2023, Lloyd Yates sued Northwestern University for being subjected to hazing that occurred on the football team. The hazing scandal dealt a career-ending blow to Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern’s football coach....more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Exploring Hazing: Safeguarding Students’ College Experience through Social and Legal Awareness

Despite the prevalence of anti-hazing laws and school hazing policies, hazing still persists on college campuses across the country. As news reports continue to circulate with new details about hazing allegations at...more

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Anti-Hazing Efforts to Take Before the Upcoming School Year

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As Ohio colleges and universities prepare for the fall 2023 semester, it is important to remember two key provisions in Collin’s Law that require action before the start of the new school year. Collin’s Law, named for Ohio...more

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Collin’s Law five-year hazing report for colleges and universities is due on January 15, 2023

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It has been more than a year since Collin’s Law went into effect, increasing hazing reporting and response requirements for Ohio colleges and universities. The legislation expanded the definition of hazing, increased the...more

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[Event] Hazing Bootcamp for Higher Education - January 21st, Columbus, OH

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In response to multiple hazing-related deaths of college students in Ohio, the state has enacted a new anti-hazing act that is commonly referred to as “Collin’s Law.” This law, which took effect on October 7, 2021, requires...more

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New statewide educational plan from ODHE to assist with Collin’s Law compliance

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Ohio’s new anti-hazing law, commonly referred to as Collin’s Law, is scheduled to take effect on October 7, 2021. In accordance with this law, the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) has issued its Statewide...more

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[Webinar] Hazing in Ohio – A Higher Education Update - September 17th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

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A new anti-hazing bill imposes new requirements for Ohio institutions of higher education. Is your institution prepared? How about your students? Join Jessica Galanos, Josh Nolan and Joe Hall for a discussion addressing...more

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Ohio Passes Sweeping Anti-Hazing Law Aimed at Colleges and Universities

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In the wake of hazing-related deaths at two Ohio universities, Governor Mike DeWine signed Collin’s Law: The Ohio Anti-Hazing Act on July 6, 2021. That law—which goes into effect in early October and is named after Collin...more

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Updates for the New Year at Pennsylvania Colleges and Universities

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As institutions of higher education begin their spring 2020 semester, they should be aware of  several Pennsylvania-specific developments regarding sexual misconduct and child abuse. ...more

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

After Court Decision, Could Title IX Expand to Cover Hazing?

A recent federal court decision in Louisiana suggests that Title IX requires institutions of higher education to treat fraternities and sororities equally. While Title IX generally involves cases of sexual assaults on campus,...more

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Higher Education Highlights Summer 2019

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Esports - Electronic sports (esports), also known as competitive video and computer gaming, continues to boom in popularity. Esports is a spectator-driven phenomenon: some reports estimate the global esports audience will...more

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