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A Rhode Island lawmaker is proposing a statewide zero-tolerance hazing policy for schools.

The proposal follows recent high-profile hazing incidents in Newport and Smithfield.

The bill would require the Rhode Island Department of Education and the Interscholastic League to develop the policy.

Rep. Joseph M. McNamara, D-Warwick, is proposing a zero-tolerance hazing policy for Rhode Island schools following high profile incidents in Newport and Smithfield.

“We need a statewide policy where every student-athlete, coach and administrator will understand that these behaviors will no longer be acceptable and there will be consequences to both athletes and teams,” McNamara said in a statement on Tuesday, Dec. 2.

McNamara, who is the chair of the House Education Commit

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