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The Stop Campus Hazing Act: Expanded Federal Requirements for Higher Education Institutions

Jul 23, 2025
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Congress recently enacted the Stop Campus Hazing Act (the “Act”) by amending the Jeanne Clery Campus Safey Act (the “Clery Act”). The Act imposes new requirements on institutions receiving federal student aid, including community colleges. These requirements increase transparency, prevention, and accountability regarding campus hazing. The key requirements include:

Annual Security Report to Include Hazing Incidents

Beginning January 1, 2025, institutions must collect and report hazing incidents in their Clery Act Annual Security Reports (ASRs). The first ASR with hazing statistics with 2025 data must be published on October 1, 2026.

Hazing Policy Statements

Institutions must implement a hazing prevention policy by June 23, 2025. Going forward, ASRs must include a policy statement with the institution’s definition of hazing, information on how to report hazing incidents, information about the process by which hazing is investigated, and information on applicable laws related to hazing. ASRs must also include a statement of policy outlining research-informed campus prevention programs designed to reach students, staff, and faculty.

Campus Hazing Transparency Report and Publication

Starting July 1, 2025, institutions must track hazing incidents that result in findings of responsibility against a student organization and report the information in a Campus Hazing Transparency Report (CHTR). The CHTR must be updated at least twice annually with the first report published by December 23, 2025. Institutions must publish the CHTR on their website.

Robbins Schwartz will continue to monitor federal guidance and provide updates. Please contact your Robbins Schwartz attorney with questions about preparing for or responding to these new requirements under the Stop Campus Hazing Act.

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