Rhode Island S2495 mandates the state department of education to create an anti-hazing policy for student athletics.

Rhode Island S2495 requires the state department of elementary and secondary education, in collaboration with the Rhode Island interscholastic league, to establish an anti-hazing policy for student athletics. This policy will include definitions and illustrations of hazing, sanctions for violations, and education and prevention components. Schools and districts must align their policies with the state's anti-hazing policy, and student-athletes must acknowledge the policy's penalties before participating in team activities.

Rhode Island S2495 mandates the state department of education to create an anti-hazing policy for student athletics.

Rhode Island S2495 requires the state department of elementary and secondary education, in collaboration with the Rhode Island interscholastic league, to establish an anti-hazing policy for student athletics. This policy will include definitions and illustrations of hazing, sanctions for violations, and education and prevention components. Schools and districts must align their policies with the state's anti-hazing policy, and student-athletes must acknowledge the policy's penalties before participating in team activities.