Decision
7.0.4.4. The badge was discontinued
Required
A stricter rule than a changed requirement, and one that turns on how much work had genuinely been done before discontinuation took effect.
Notes and warnings
Warning. Discontinued is stricter than revised, and the two get confused. When Scouting America announces updated requirements for a badge, Scouts may carry on with the version they started unless the announcement says otherwise, for example because of a safety concern. When a badge is discontinued, nobody new may start it at all.
What this is made of
Where this step comes from
- Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 7.0.4.4 · Discontinued merit badges.