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Alternate Requirements for Tenderfoot, Second
Class, and First Class Ranks
A Scout who is unable to complete any or all of the
requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, or First Class rank
because he is physically or mentally disabled may complete
alternative requirements if the following criteria are met:
1. |
The physical or mental disability must be of a
permanent rather than a temporary nature. |
2. |
A clear and concise medical statement concerning the
Scout's disabilities must be submitted by a physician
licensed to practice medicine. In the alternative, an
evaluation statement certified by an educational
administrator may be submitted. The medical statement
must state the doctor's opinion that the Scout cannot
complete the requirement(s) because of a permanent
disability. |
3. |
The Scout, his parents, or leaders must submit to the
council advancement committee, a written request that the
Scout be allowed to complete alternate requirements for
Tenderfoot, Second Class, or First Class rank. The
request must explain the suggested alternate requirements
in sufficient detail so as to allow the advancement
committee to make a decision. The request must also
include the medical statement required in paragraph two
above. The written request for alternate requirements
must be submitted to and approved by the local council
prior to completing alternate requirements. |
4. |
The Scout must complete as many of the regular
requirements as his ability permits before applying for
alternate requirements. |
5. |
The alternate requirements must be of such a nature
that they are as demanding of effort as the regular
requirements. |
6. |
When alternate requirements involve physical
activity, they must be approved by the physician. |
7. |
The unit leader and any board of review must explain
that to attain Tenderfoot, Second Class, or First Class
rank a candidate is expected to do his best in developing
himself to the limit of his resources. |
8. |
The written request must be approved by the council
advancement committee, utilizing the expertise of
professional persons involved in Scouting for disabled
youth. The decision of the council advancement committee
should be recorded and delivered to the Scout and his
leader. |
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