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Tenderfoot, Second Class,
and First Class Ranks
Alternate Requirements
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: |
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The physical or mental
disability must be of a permanent rather than a temporary
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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. 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. |
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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.
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The Scout must complete as
many of the regular requirements as his ability permits
before applying for alternate requirements.
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The alternate requirements
must be of such a nature that they are as demanding of
effort as the regular requirements. |
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When alternate requirements
involve physical activity, they must be approved by the
physician. |
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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.
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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. (Source: 33215F - page 13)
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| (NOTE: The substitution of
"trip" for "hike" in the footnote to Second Class requirement 1b
does NOT require the procedure listed above. That substitution may
be permitted by the unit leaders based on their understanding of the
Scout's physical condition. ) |
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