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Special Eagle Scout Certificate Available Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of America

To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and in recognition of our partnership with America250, Scouting America will present all Eagle Scouts who earn the rank in 2026 with a special commemorative Eagle Scout

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Scoutly AI Assistant Revolutionizes Support for Families and Leaders

Scouting America has announced the launch of Scoutly, a powerful new AI assistant designed to provide instant, reliable support to the entire Scouting community.

Scoutly is more than a search tool – it’s an interactive chatbot trained on an extensive,

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Resources Available for Scouts with Special Needs

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Guide to Advancement Update for 2025

The Guide to Advancement has been updated. You can find the 2025 version at https://www.scouting.org/resources/guide-to-advancement/
 
The following statement of significant changes is found on page 7:
 
Almost every section of this guide has received some minor or major revisions since
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Updated Merit Badge Requirement for 2025

Updated requirement for several Merit Badges will take effect on January 1, 2025. These updates will be reflected in Scoutbook and on the online Merit Badge Hub (https://www.scouting.org/skills/merit-badges/) towards the end of December. These preliminary updates are subject
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Resources Available to Help Scouts, Parents, and Leaders Navigate the Eagle Scout Process

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Scouts BSA Advancement Changes for 2024 Announced

As of January 1, 2024, the following changes to Scouts BSA requirements become effective. 

Rank Requirements

There were minor changes to Scout (6) and Star (6). 

The Cyberchip has been phased out. Scouts should use the Personal Safety …

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