"We have transgender people in our program, and we'll have transgender people in our program going forward. In a memo to members issued after the Department of Defense announcement, Krone wrote that Scouting America will continue to welcome and serve all youth. That commitment is unwavering."
"In a social media video posted Friday, Hegseth said Scouting America would modify its policy to make clear that membership will be based solely on biological sex at birth and not gender identity, adding that the application must match the applicant's birth certificate. He also said the organization would ensure biological boys and girls will not be allowed to occupy or share intimate spaces together, toilets, showers, tents."
Scouting America's leadership disputed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's assertions that the organization would eliminate transgender participation. President and CEO Roger Krone stated that transgender people currently participate in the program and will continue to do so. Hegseth claimed Scouting America would modify policies to base membership solely on biological sex at birth and require applications to match birth certificates. He also stated the organization would prevent biological boys and girls from sharing intimate spaces. Krone's memo to members emphasized that Scouting America remains committed to welcoming and serving all youth, with eligibility requirements unchanged.
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