Revised Scout Exemption Rules from CAT

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DECS ORDER NO. 106, S. 1998: Revised Scout Exemption Rules from CAT

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Revised Scout Exemption Rules from CAT

Law: Decs Order No. 106, S. 1998

Decision Date: Dec 1, 1998

Qualified Scouts, including 4th year high school students and active Rovers, are granted exemptions from Citizens Army Training (CAT) to enhance character building and citizenship training, as approved by the Boy Scouts of the Philippines and DECS Regional Directors.

Law Summary

Qualifications for High School Scouts

4th year high school students are eligible.
Must have attained at least the Outdoorsman Rank or First Class Rank.
Alternatively, participation in a recognized international Scouting event qualifies.
Exemption requires recommendation from the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) Regional Offices.
Approval must be obtained from the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) Regional Directors.

Provisions for Rovers and Roverettes

The exemption rules also apply to Rovers and Roverettes intending to become members or managers of Rover circles.
They must actively participate in Rover Scouting activities.
To qualify, they need to have been active BSP members from first to third year high school.

Process for Application and Certification

BSP Regional Offices are authorized to verify and certify applications.
Coordination with respective DECS Regional Offices is required for processing exemptions.
A standard Application Form is provided and can be reproduced by BSP Regional and Local Councils.

Superseding and Continuity of Orders

This Order supersedes any conflicting provisions from previous orders (Department Order No. 30, 1974; MEC Orders No. 49, 1979; MECS Order No. 35, 1986).
Provisions not inconsistent with this Order remain effective.

Implementation and Dissemination

Immediate and wide dissemination of this Order is mandated to ensure proper guidance and compliance.

Legal Authority and Adoption

Official adoption date is December 1, 1998.
Signed by the Secretary of DECS, Andrew Gonzalez, FSC.

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