Exemption of Girl Scouts from Citizens Army Training

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DECS ORDER NO. 30, S. 1999: Exemption of Girl Scouts from Citizens Army Training

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Title Supreme Court: Exemption of Girl Scouts from Citizens Army Training

Law: Decs Order No. 30, S. 1999

Decision Date: Mar 22, 1999

Qualified Girl Scouts are granted exemption from Citizens Army Training (CAT) upon meeting specific badge requirements and completing community service, as outlined in the revised rules by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports.

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Qualifications for Exemption

Girl Scouts must have complied with the Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) Membership Requirements.
They must have completed work on at least two badges in each of the 8-Point Challenge (total of 16 badges) by the end of their third year in high school.

Procedure for Granting Exemption

Exemption is granted upon recommendation from the GSP Regional Executive Director.
Final approval rests with the DECS Regional Director concerned.
A GSP Certification form for CAT Exemption must be accomplished by the Girl Scout Troop Leader.
The certification must be signed by both the Regional Executive Directors of GSP and DECS.

Obligations of Exempted Girl Scouts

They must complete 50 hours in Service Aid Projects (e.g., Camp Aide, Hospital Aide, Aquatic Safety Aide).
They must maintain active membership in a GSP SAVER Team.
They must render at least two relief services.
Alternatively, they may participate in GSP CHERISH projects and other community service projects, including the year-long Chief Girl Scout Medal Scheme.

Monitoring and Coordination

Girl Scout leaders and school authorities are responsible for monitoring compliance with the exemption conditions.
GSP Regional Offices are authorized to facilitate the verification and certification process.
Coordination with DECS Regional Offices is required for processing exemptions.

Reference to Related Orders

Existing provisions from various Department Orders remain effective insofar as they are not inconsistent with the revised rules, including:
- DECS Order No. 30, s. 1974 (Boy Scouts exemption)
- MECS Order No. 49, s. 1979 (Revised Scouts exemption rules)
- MECS Order No. 17, s. 1985 (CAT Guidelines)
- MECS Order No. 35, s. 1986 (Senior Girl Scouts exemption)
- DECS Order No. 106, s. 1998 (Revised Scouts exemption rules)

Implementation and Dissemination

The order was issued on 22 March 1999 and requires immediate dissemination.
The directive is signed by the Secretary of Education, affirming its authority and immediate effect.

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