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The Eagle Scout rank may be
achieved by a Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or qualified*
Venturer who has a physical or mental disability by
qualifying for alternate merit badges. This does not apply
to individual requirements for merit badges. Merit badges
are awarded only when all requirements are met as stated.
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The physical or mental
disability must be of a permanent rather than a temporary
nature. |
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A clear and concise medical
statement concerning the Scout's disabilities must be
submitted by a physician licensed to practice medicine, or
an evaluation statement must be certified by an educational
administrator. |
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The candidate must earn as
many of the required merit badges as his ability permits
before applying for an alternate Eagle Scout merit badge.
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The candidate must complete as
many of the requirements of the required merit badges as his
ability permits |
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The Application for Alternate
Eagle Scout Merit Badges must be completed prior to
qualifying for alternate merit badges. |
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The alternate merit badges
chosen must be of such a nature that they are as demanding
of effort as the required merit badges. |
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When alternates chosen involve
physical activity, they must be approved by the physician.
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The unit leader and the board
of review must explain that to attain the Eagle Scout rank a
candidate is expected to do his best in developing himself
to the limit of his resources. |
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The application must be
approved by the council committee responsible for
advancement, utilizing the expertise of professional persons
involved in Scouting for the disabled. |
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The candidate's application
for Eagle must be made on the Eagle Scout Rank Application,
with the Application for Alternate Eagle Scout Award Merit
Badges attached. |
