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==Alternate Requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class Ranks== | ==Alternate Requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class Ranks== | ||
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:''For Certification, eligibility, and more see: [[Youth Members With Special Needs]]. | :''For Certification, eligibility, and more see: [[Youth Members With Special Needs]]. | ||
:''Also see: [[Alternate Merit Badges for the Eagle Scout Rank]]. | :''Also see: [[Alternate Merit Badges for the Eagle Scout Rank]]. | ||
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- | + | A Scout who has a permanent physical or mental disability and is unable to complete all of the requirements for [[Tenderfoot]], [[Second Class]], or [[First Class]] rank may submit a request to the council advancement committee to complete alternate requirements. Below are the procedures for applying for alternate requirements. | |
- | + | :'''1. Do As Many Standard Requirements As Possible.''' Before applying for alternate requirements, the Scout must complete as many of the standard requirements as his ability permits. He must do his very best to develop himself to the limit of his abilities and resources. | |
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- | + | :'''2. Secure a Medical Statement.''' A clear and concise medical statement concerning the Scout's disabilities or limitaions must be submitted by a licensed health-care provider. It must state that the disability is permanent and must outline what physical activities the Scout may not be capable of completing. In the case of a mental disability such as a learning disability, an evaluation statement should be submitted by a certified educational administrator relating the ability level of the Scout. | |
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- | + | :'''3. Prepare a Request for Alternate Requirements.''' A written request must be submitted to the council youth development committee for the Scout to work on alternate requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks. The request should include the standard requirements the Scout has completed and the suggested alternate requirements for those requirements he cannot complete. This request should be detailed enough for the youth development committee to make an informed decision. The request should be prepared by the Scout, his parents, and his [[Scoutmaster]], and should include a copy of the medical or educational statement as required in No. 2 above. | |
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- | + | :'''4. The Youth Development Committee Reviews the Request.''' The council youth development committee should review the request, utilizing the expertise of professional persons involved in Scouts with disabilities. The committee may want to interview the Scout, his parents, and the unit leader to fully understand the request and to make a fair determination. The committee's decision should be recorded and delivered to the Scout and the unit leader. | |
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- | + | '''No council, district, unit, or individual has the authority to add to, or to subtract from, any advancement requirements. For more detailed information about alternate requirements, see the ''Advancement and Recognition Policies and Procedures'' book.'''|[[Boy Scout Requirements]] #33216 p. 13}} | |
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For Certification, eligibility, and more see: Youth Members With Special Needs.
Also see: Alternate Merit Badges for the Eagle Scout Rank.
The BSA’s policy has always been to treat members with disabilities and special needs as much like other members as possible, but a local council may make some accommodations in advancement requirements if necessary.
Alternate Requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class Ranks
![]() | The official source for the information shown in this article or section is: 2018 Boy Scout Requirements, 2018 Edition (BSA Supply SKU #641568) |
- For Certification, eligibility, and more see: Youth Members With Special Needs.
- Also see: Alternate Merit Badges for the Eagle Scout Rank.
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— Boy Scout Requirements #33216 p. 13 |
See also
- Alternate Requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class Ranks
- Alternate Merit Badges for the Eagle Scout Rank
- Woods Services Award & * Torch of Gold Certificate
- Boy Scout: Scout - Second Class - First Class - Star - Life - Eagle
External Links
- Official Boy Scouts of America resources
- Scouts With Disabilities and Special Needs - Boy Scouts of America
- Alternate Requirements: Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class Ranks
- Alternate Requirements: Eagle Scout Rank
- Application For Alternate Eagle Scout Rank Merit Badges Instructions
- Other resources
- Individualized Education Program (IEP) - U.S. Department of Education form and details.
- Working With Scouts With Disabilities
- Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic (enter SCOUT in the search form)
- American Printing House for the Blind (enter SCOUT in the search form)