Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 23 through September 27, 2024, as "National Hazing Awareness Week".

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Introduced on September 24, 2024 by Lucy Mcbath

Legislation Details

Supports the designation of the week of September 23 through September 27, 2024, as “National Hazing Awareness Week.”
Defines hazing as intentional, knowing, or reckless acts against students in connection with organization membership, leading to substantial risk of physical injury, mental harm, or personal degradation.
Notes that 55% of college students involved in extracurricular activities report experiencing hazing.
Emphasizes the importance of hazing prevention policies to foster safe campus communities and promote healthy group behaviors and ethical leadership.
Recommends broad hazing prevention education that includes students, campus staff, administrators, faculty, and alumni.
Acknowledges the tragic deaths of numerous students due to hazing incidents over the years.
Recognizes that hazing can lead to severe, life-altering injuries.
Stresses the need for ongoing commitment to hazing prevention beyond a designated awareness week.
Encourages the public to observe National Hazing Awareness Week by promoting awareness and prevention efforts.

Last updated 12/17/2024

Supports the designation of the week of September 23 through September 27, 2024, as “National Hazing Awareness Week.”
Defines hazing as intentional, knowing, or reckless acts against students in connection with organization membership, leading to substantial risk of physical injury, mental harm, or personal degradation.
Notes that 55% of college students involved in extracurricular activities report experiencing hazing.
Emphasizes the importance of hazing prevention policies to foster safe campus communities and promote healthy group behaviors and ethical leadership.
Recommends broad hazing prevention education that includes students, campus staff, administrators, faculty, and alumni.
Acknowledges the tragic deaths of numerous students due to hazing incidents over the years.
Recognizes that hazing can lead to severe, life-altering injuries.
Stresses the need for ongoing commitment to hazing prevention beyond a designated awareness week.
Encourages the public to observe National Hazing Awareness Week by promoting awareness and prevention efforts.