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Requirement · part of 5.0.8.0. Youth Protection and the Social Media Guidelines apply throughout

7.0.3.0. Who must be present, in a session and in a group

Required

For merit badge counselor meetings only, the Scout, a parent or guardian, and the counselor can meet. In a group setting with two or more Scouts there must be at least two registered leaders present, in accordance with the Guide to Safe Scouting.

Where this step comes from

  1. Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 7.0.3.0, the merit badge process, item 6 · For merit badge counselor meetings only, the Scout, parent or guardian, and counselor can meet. In a group setting with two or more Scouts, there must be at least two registered leaders present.
  2. Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 7.0.4.12, note to the table · The same rule restated for online classes, with the reminder that all merit badge classes and counseling sessions must be conducted in accordance with the Guide to Safe Scouting.

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