If you ever plan to participate in any trip or troop activity, you must complete all of this training.

There are new requirements for background checks and youth protection in addition to what we already do as members of scouting. This document details the training and background checks required and the links necessary to complete everything. All are required to have this training completed by June 1, 2022.

Required Training and Background Checks for all adults who want to participate in any activities with the scouts. There are three organizations that require us to be certified to interact with youth:

BSA

All adults who interact with youth must be registered and complete the Training and Background Checks. Interaction includes anyone going on trips, driving for trips, or participating in any scout activities.

1. Youth Protection Training (YPT) – a 60 minute online course accessed through scouting.org
   1. Once you set up your account, then you can take YPT – make a copy of your certificate when complete.
   2. YPT is valid for 2 years.
2. Adult application is processed through our Troop Registrar, Vijay Ujjain,  vujjain@gmail.com
3. Background checks are completed after adult application is completed.

** Merit Badge Counselors need to be registered, complete background check and take YPT

These are done directly through Council and Council pays their registration fee.

See Merit Badge Counselor page at sdicbsa.org

CALIFORNIA AB-506

A new California law that requires all adults who interact with youth must be registered and complete the Training and Background Checks.

Interaction includes anyone going on trips, driving for trips, or participating in any scout activities for more than 16 hours per month or 32 hours per year.

1. California Child Abuse Mandated Reporter for Volunteers – a 120 minute course
2. Once you set up your account, then you can take the training – make a copy of your certificate when complete.
3. Training is valid for 2 years. 
4. LiveScan – a background check that includes a $41 fee for fingerprinting at an authorized location.

All California AB-506 links can be accessed at sdicbsa.org All information and FAQ’s are provided there.