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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 of 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 alternative 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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