(a)CA Education Code § 32051(a) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:
(1)CA Education Code § 32051(a)(1) “Hazing” means a method of initiation or preinitiation into a student organization or student body that is likely to cause serious bodily injury to a former, current, or prospective pupil of a school. “Hazing” does not include customary athletic events or school-sanctioned events.
(2)CA Education Code § 32051(a)(2) “School” means a public or private school in the state maintaining kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive.
(b)CA Education Code § 32051(b) On or before July 1, 2025, the department shall make available on the
department’s internet website both of the following:
(1)CA Education Code § 32051(b)(1) A model antihazing policy for local educational agencies.
(2)CA Education Code § 32051(b)(2) Resources on hazing prevention for professional development purposes and for increasing awareness among pupils, school staff, and community members of the dangers of hazing.
(c)CA Education Code § 32051(c) Schools are encouraged to use the resources made available by the department pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) for professional development purposes and for increasing awareness among pupils, school staff, and community members of the dangers of hazing.
