CA AB299

Establishes civil liability for higher education institutions beginning January 1, 2025, if the institution had direct involvement in hazing or knew of hazing practices and unreasonably failed to prevent, discover, or stop them, provided the organization was affiliated with the institution at the time.

Requires consideration of specific antihazing measures when determining if an institution unreasonably failed to address hazing, including adoption of written policies, investigation and enforcement programs, and education and training initiatives.

Permits hazing victims to seek damages for emotional injuries in addition to other remedies, and does not limit other potential causes of action under existing law.

Requires the State Department of Education to publish a model antihazing policy for local educational agencies on its website by July 1, 2024.

Requires the State Department of Education to provide resources on hazing prevention for professional development and awareness among pupils, staff, and community members by July 1, 2024.