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10.1.2.6. Alternative merit badges for the Eagle Scout rank
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Where a youth with special needs cannot complete an Eagle-required merit badge, they may request approval for an alternative badge they can complete. The basis is substituting one merit badge with a similar learning experience and level of challenge for another.
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- Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 10.1.2.6 · Alternative merit badges for the Eagle Scout rank, and the basis for them.