Decision
9.0.4.0. Test 2: something unforeseen, through no fault or choice of the Scout
Required
An unforeseen circumstance or life-changing event with severe consequences now prevents completion before the deadline. A hospital stay, a disabling injury, a significant personal or family incident, a natural disaster, severe unseasonable weather, or the actions of others.
Notes and warnings
Note. One useful question is whether the situation kept the Scout out of school for a substantial time. An accumulation of hospital stays or quarantine periods for cancer treatment could qualify, even where no single short stay would.
Tip. Where the council advancement committee is unsure whether the tests are met, the National Council encourages councils to find in favour of the Scout, or to write to Advancement.Team@scouting.org for advice.
What this is made of
Where this step comes from
- Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 9.0.4.0 · Test 2, and the examples given for it.