Youth Protection Training is Required for All Leaders

The Boy Scouts of America places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. To maintain such an environment, the BSA developed numerous procedural and leadership selection policies and provides parents and leaders with resources for the Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Exploring programs.
CLICK HERE learn more about the Boy Scouts of America’s Youth Protection policies.  CLICK HERE to learn about the training you must complete if you are a registered adult member of Scouting.

TO SERVE AS A REGISTERED ADULT LEADER IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DO THE FOLLOWING:

1. Complete a BSA Adult Volunteer Application and give approval for a background check.
2. Go to www.my.scouting.org and take Youth Protection Training. Once you have completed the training, please print out the certificate and attach it to your application. You are required to complete this training every two years.

Mandated Reporting

Every adult, regardless if you are a parent, a registered leader, or a volunteer, is a Mandated Reporter. If you suspect abuse, report it. If you hear something that could be abuse, report it. If someone tells you they were abused, report it.

If you suspect or know of abuse but don’t report it, you are liable and be charged a large fine or go to jail. Any person making a good faith report is protected.

If you see abuse happening, call the police immediately.

California Assembly Bill 506

California Law AB 506 (“AB 506) took effect on January 1, 2022 and supports our mission to protect the youth in our program from neglect and abuse.

Working with the other Scout Councils in California, we have created the California Scouting web portal (www.CaliforniaScouting.org) that will be your point of reference to help answer your questions about AB 506 and connect you with the resources you will need to fully comply with the law.

The law requires employees, administrators, and volunteers of Youth Service Organizations to complete training in child abuse & neglect reporting and undergo Live Scan background checks. All registered BSA volunteer positions, administrators and employees including camp staff must comply with AB 506. Please visit the FAQ page for additional guidance.

Below is the 3-step process to be in compliance with AB 506. We ask that all volunteers complete all steps as soon as possible as this is a requirement to be a leader.

1. REQUIRED STATE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING

• All Employees and registered volunteers shall complete California-mandated training beginning January 1, 2022. The training is available at https://mandatedreporterca.com/training

NOTE: This training is in addition to BSA Youth Protection Training

2. STATE TRAINING COMPLETED

• Upload your state Mandated Reporter Training Certificate to WLACC. Click on WLACC’s link https://californiascouting.org/training/.

3. LIVE SCAN BACKGROUND CHECK

• Fill out the Request for Live Scan Service form found on WLACC’s page listed at https://californiascouting.org/background-check-info/

• Find the Live Scan site nearest to you https://www.certifixlivescan.com/.

• Bring the complete Request for Live Scan Service form to a service provider. It is critical that you use WLACC’s Live Scan form, as it includes our routing information for your background check. Instructions on how to complete this form are available on the Resources page.

• Each individual must pay a fingerprint rolling fee ($20 – $40) and FBI background check fee ($17) to the Live Scan service provider.

Thank you for completing this important process. Together, we are providing a safe Scouting program for thousands of youth across California.