(a) As used in this chapter, the following definitions apply: (1) âAcademic yearâ has the same meaning as in Section 69432.7. (2) (A) âCampus-recognized sorority or fraternityâ means a sorority or fraternity that has officially met the formal chartering and recognition requirements at the institution where it operates. (B) As used in this chapter, this definition does not include a collegiate honor society. (3) âChapter houseâ means any residence located on or off campus that is owned by the institution of higher education but occupied by a campus-recognized sorority or fraternity, or any residence located on or off campus that is owned and occupied by the campus-recognized sorority or fraternity. (4) âInstitution of higher educationâ or âinstitutionâ means a campus of the California Community Colleges, the California State University, or the University of California, a private postsecondary educational institution, or an independent institution of higher education. (5) âMisconductâ means any conduct in violation of institutional policies reportable under Section 1092(f)(1)(F)(i)(II) and (IX) of Title 20 of the United States Code, as it read on January 1, 2022, or hazing as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 245.6 of the Penal Code. (6) âParticipating sorority or fraternityâ means a sorority or fraternity described in subdivision (c). (7) âSanctioned eventâ means any event in which one of the following occurs: (A) The institution deems the event to be sanctioned by a fraternity or sorority according to their campus policies and practices. (B) The name of a campus-recognized sorority or fraternity or participating sorority or fraternity is used to market or publicize the event. (C) The name of a campus-recognized sorority or fraternity or participating sorority or fraternity is displayed at the event. (D) Official funds of a campus-recognized sorority or fraternity or participating sorority or fraternity are used for the purchase and reimbursement of food, beverages, supplies, venue-related costs, publicity, party rentals, damages or cleanup fees, or any other costs associated with the event. (E) A campus-recognized sorority or fraternity or participating sorority or fraternity, or a benefactor officially affiliated with the sorority or fraternity, receives any portion of funds raised from attendance fees, ticket sales, or other forms of admission fees associated with the event. (b) Notwithstanding Section 67400, each institution of higher education shall include in the institutionâs requirements for campus recognition of each campus-recognized sorority or fraternity, both of the following requirements: (1) (A) A requirement that the campus-recognized sorority or fraternity shall submit to the institution on or before July 1, 2023, and annually thereafter, all of the following: (i) The number of active members in the campus-recognized sorority or fraternity. (ii) The number of new members added to the campus-recognized sorority or fraternity. (iii) The average grade point average of the membership of the campus-recognized sorority or fraternity. (iv) The average grade point average of new members of the campus-recognized sorority or fraternity. (v) The number of community service hours the campus-recognized sorority or fraternity completed as an organization. (vi) The total amount of money fundraised by the campus-recognized sorority or fraternity. (vii) The current recognition status of the campus-recognized sorority or fraternity, as determined by the institution. (viii) The current conduct status of the campus-recognized sorority or fraternity, as determined by the institution. (ix) The addresses of all chapter houses affiliated with the campus-recognized sorority or fraternity. (x) The location, date, and time of any sanctioned event. (xi) Any additional information the institution may require. (B) Unless otherwise specified, the information collected pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall b
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