4.2.1.2 “Once a Scout has been tested and signed off by

someone approved to do so, the requirement has been met.”

Added “and cannot be rescinded.”

1.0.3.0 Significant Changes Almost every section of this guide has received some minor or major

revisions since the last edition.

Readers are encouraged to carefully review the entire guide, especially those topics frequently

referenced. In particular, the following sections merit close review:

“Once a Scout has been tested and signed off by someone approved to do so, the requirement has

been met.” Added “and cannot be rescinded.”

Added policy dealing with group/online instruction, and use of artificial intelligence

Online Merit Badge Classes

Added two-week time limit for council to document denial of advancement to the rank of Eagle Scout,

and two months for Scout or parents to file appeal

Changed way Eagle Scout references are handled

Added two-week time limit for council to document denial of advancement to the rank of Eagle Scout,

and two months for Scout or parents to file appeal.

Section 10 Advancement for Members with Special Needs (completely reorganized and rewritten)

Removed all References to Advancement News, and National Advancement Program Team Changed

all “Scoutbook” to “Scoutbook Plus”, not “Scoutbook Plus Internet Advanceme

https://www.scouting.org/program-updates/knife-safety/

Improvements to Knife Safety in Cub Scouting One of the highlights of the Cub Scout experience has been the Bear Claws Adventure and the Whittling Chip program where Cub Scouts are introduced to pocketknife safety. Improvements to the Cub Scout program include a focus on knife safety with three new elective Adventures. To use a knife in Cub Scouting the Cub Scout must first complete the knife safety Adventure for their rank, even if they earned the knife safety Adventure in a previous rank. This replaces the Whittling Chip and introduces continuous certification for the use of a knife.