From Atlanta Journal Constitution: Any student convicted of hazing would be barred from attending school in Georgia, under legislation proposed in the state House.
Rep. Joe Wilkinson, R-Sandy Springs, actually introduced House Bill 659 in April, months before the November death of a Florida A&M University band member from DeKalb County. Robert Champion, 26, died following an apparent hazing incident.
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Wilkinson said he was approached by several college and university presidents to address hazing, which they said has moved from fraternities to sports teams and other organizations.
“If nothing else, this will bring more attention to the problem,” Wilkinson said. “It will educate administration, parents, students of the laws currently on the books and encourage reporting of hazing.”
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