Episode 71: New Law! Stop Campus Hazing Act Requirements with Lindsay Hatzis

In late 2024, the Stop Campus Hazing Act was signed into law, amending the Clery Act – a consumer protection law designed to enhance transparency around campus crime policies and statistics. Beginning in 2025, institutions receiving federal student aid must comply with these new requirements. But what does this really mean for colleges and universities? Who is responsible for compliance, and what are the risks of falling short? Joining us today to answer these questions is Lindsay Hatzis, a Title IX Equity and Clery Specialist at ICS. In this episode, we start with a look at the Clery Act’s history and purpose before diving into the major changes brought by the Stop Campus Hazing Act. We discuss key compliance deadlines, how institutions must track and report hazing incidents, and why schools need to take action now. Listen in for a clear, practical breakdown of what’s ahead and how schools can prepare!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Updates from ICS and details on upcoming trainings and events.
• Introducing Lindsay Hatzis, a Title IX Equity and Clery Specialist at ICS. 
• The history of how the Clery Act was established and its current purpose.
• What universities are required to do under the Clery Act and fines for violations.
• Recommendations on who should be responsible for meeting Clery Act requirements.
• Who falls under the role of Campus Security Authority (CSA).
• An overview of the Stop Campus Hazing Act and how it amends the Clery Act.
• When you need to start collecting hazing statistics and have your policies in place.
• Complying with the definition of hazing under the Stop Campus Hazing Act.
• Ensuring your policies and practices comply with new hazing laws.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Lindsay Hatzis on LinkedInEpisode 04: The tragic consequences of hazing: Lianne Kowiak shares her story

Episode 34: Department of Education Announcement Rescinding Clery Guidance with John Graff — Special Episode Part 1

Episode 35: Department of Education Announcement Rescinding Clery Guidance with John Graff — Special Episode Part 2

‘Higher Education is Exhausted’

ICS Training Implementing the Stop Campus Hazing Act

ICS Training | Title IX Prevention Part 1: Barriers to Title IX Reporting

ICS Title IX Mental Health and Safety Symposium

ICS Lawyer

Higher Ed Community Access

K-12 Community Access

Higher Ed Virtual Certified IX Training

K-12 Virtual Certified Title IX Training

ICS Blog

Courtney Bullard on X 

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