The Stop Campus Hazing Act passed Congress unanimously and was enacted on December 23, 2024 — a historic bipartisan victory years in the making and a turning point for college safety.
The law amends the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act and requires colleges and universities to be more transparent about hazing while strengthening prevention efforts. For students, parents, and campus leaders, SCHA means clearer information, stronger policies, and real accountability.
What the Stop Campus Hazing Act Actually Requires
Every institution that receives federal financial aid must follow three straightforward requirements:
- Clear Anti-Hazing Policies and Prevention Programs Colleges must publish written policies that prohibit hazing and describe how students can report it, how reports are investigated, and what sanctions follow. They must also deliver campus-wide, research-informed prevention programs that educate students on the dangers of hazing and promote healthy alternatives such as bystander intervention and ethical leadership.
- Hazing Statistics in the Annual Security Report (ASR) Starting with 2025 data, hazing becomes its own separate category in the Clery Annual Security Report. This gives students and families a more complete picture of campus safety when comparing schools.
- Campus Hazing Transparency Report (CHTR) Schools must maintain a public, easy-to-find webpage updated at least twice a year. The CHTR lists substantiated hazing violations involving student organizations that are established or recognized by the institution, including:
- The name of the organization
- A clear description of what happened
- Whether alcohol or drugs were involved
- Official findings and sanctions
- Four key dates: when the incident allegedly occurred, when the investigation began, when the final finding was issued, and when final notice was given to the organization after appeals
The CHTR focuses only on student organizations that are established or recognized by the institution and fully respects FERPA privacy rules. Policies may also address hazing by individual students, but the transparency report is limited to established or recognized groups.
Timelines for Implementation
- Hazing data collection began January 1, 2025
- Policies and prevention programs required by June 23, 2025
- First Campus Hazing Transparency Report due December 23, 2025
- First hazing statistics appear in the Annual Security Report due October 1, 2026
For Institutions Implementing the Stop Campus Hazing Act SCHA is more than new paperwork — it is an opportunity to strengthen transparency, break down silos, and build a safer campus culture.
If you are responsible for compliance, student affairs, Greek life, or campus safety, our team at SAFE Campuses, LLC is here to help.
Explore Our SCHA Support Options
SCHA Compliance Solutions We provide comprehensive expert guidance to help institutions fully meet every requirement of the Stop Campus Hazing Act — from ASR statements and Campus Hazing Transparency Report processes to seamless integration with your broader Campus Safety Framework.
- SCHA Training & Workshops – Practical, Year-Two training with decision trees, handouts, and Clery Committee guidance
- SCHA Policy Services – Policy reviews, redlining, gap analysis, and alignment with your broader Campus Safety Framework
Led by S. Daniel Carter — a nationally recognized campus safety consultant and Clery Act expert with more than 35 years of hands-on experience, who provided direct technical input during the drafting of the Stop Campus Hazing Act — our services are designed to make compliance straightforward and effective.
Ready to move forward? Contact us today for a no-obligation conversation about how we can support your SCHA work.