Youth Protection

Youth Protection . . . and YOU

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and Golden Gate Area Council (GGAC) emphasize youth safety for all of our programs. To support a safe environment, is it critical that all registered volunteers be compliant with required Youth Protection Training (YPT) from the BSA and California Law AB-506, which adds requirements for volunteers in all youth serving organizations. Parents are highly encouraged to complete YPT.

Youth safety is the responsibility of EVERYONE in Scouting.
Help the GGAC Executive Board maintain a safe culture at the
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Important:
For ALL registered volunteers, you have 60 days to become YPT and AB-506 compliant from the date of your registration (whether new or renewed), or your membership will be suspended.

You are YPT Compliant if YOU:

Are a registered adult volunteer in the BSA

Have completed Scouting America YPT
Have current YPT for your entire registration period

Note: You may need to update your YPT once a year, unless you take it on the date of your annual registration anniversary.

You are AB-506 Compliant if YOU:

Complete Mandated Reporter Training

Ensure you have completed or are accessing the latest version of the Mandated Reporter Training (January 2023 or later).
Follow the instructions to complete the training. This is a “one and done” training, meaning it does not expire.
Your Certificate will be automatically filed by the training vendor. You do not need to upload or send it to Council.
Fee Issue: If prompted to pay $7.99, you have accessed the wrong site. Click the help button and indicate you are with the Golden Gate Area Council to resolve the issue.

Complete LiveScan Fingerprinting

Find a LiveScan fingerprinting service provider. Here is the prepopulated form for GGAC.
Use legal name. Ensure the name you provide matches exactly with your official government document (e.g., driver’s license).
Complete the fingerprinting process. The results will be sent to the council’s AB-506 administrator. This is also a “one and done” process.
If your BSA registration uses a different name (e.g., a nickname), inform your unit or district leadership to ensure a proper match.

FAQs - AB-506 and YPT Compliance

Common issues that cause missing information on AB506 compliance reports.

Missing LiveScan

Live Scan companies use your name exactly as it appears on an official government document (typically a driver's license) to request your Live Scan processing. The resulting reports given to the council’s AB 506 administrator use your legal name. If your BSA Registration uses the same legal name, there will be a match. However, if you used an abbreviation or nickname for your BSA registration, we may not be able to verify a match. If you know this to be the case, provide both names to your unit and/or district leadership, so a proper match can be made.

Missing AB506 Training

The name on your training certificate &/or the one you supplied in the upload process might not match the name you have used for registration with BSA.

Missing name from the report

You might have created a My.Scouting login ID during the process of registering your child for the BSA, but you never registered yourself as an adult volunteer. If you are not a registered/in good standing, there is no membership record to match your AB506 file.

Can I pause the training and then resume from where I left off?

Unfortunately, no. If you exit the module before completion, you will be required to start at the beginning when you return. You should plan for 2 hours of time to complete the module and test.

What are the LiveScan requirements & fees?

Both the state (DOJ) and federal background checks are required. Volunteers need to pay for fees associated with fingerprinting and the federal background check. The state (DOJ) is free.

The federal fees are a rolling fingerprint fee, which varies between LiveScan processing locations and generally range from $20-40, as well as a $17 fee for the federal background check.

The LiveScan processing location says the ORI number doesn't work.

The ORI number for Golden Gate Area Council is AR701

Do I need to enter the Type of License in the Applicant Submission section?

No, you may leave this blank.

Does an 18-20 year old in Exploring, Sea Scouts, or Venturing need to complete YPT and AB506 training? What about an 18-20 year old OA member with a primary registration in Scouts BSA?

An older youth program participant age 18-20 in a BSA program is considered to be a youth in terms of AB506, not an adult volunteer. However, an older youth program participant 18-20 does need to be YPT compliant. For Order of the Arrow older youth ages 18-20 with a primary adult volunteer registration in a Scouts BSA unit, the participant would need to be both YPT and AB506 compliant.

I completed YPT, but was told that my certification is not showing as current/valid. What happened?

You may have multiple BSA IDs and completed YPT under an ID not associated with your unit registration. This can occur for several reasons. Your ID's need to be merged or synced. Contact your district training chair or commissioner if you need assistance.

What is the purpose of submitting my Request for Live Scan Service form and providing my fingerprints?

By submitting your Request for Live Scan Service form and providing your fingerprints, you are authorizing the Council to determine your eligibility to serve as an Employee, Administrator, or Regular Volunteer for the Council.

Who will review my Live Scan results?

The Custodian of Records for the Council will receive and review your results through secure means from the Department of Justice.

Can my authorization status be shared with other councils?

Yes, the Custodian of Records may share your authorization status with another council if they request information regarding your ability to serve or attend an out-of-council camp.

What if I find inaccuracies in my FBI criminal history record?

You have the right to challenge the accuracy or completeness of your FBI criminal history record. You will be given a reasonable amount of time to do so before any benefits are denied based on the information in your record. Further guidance can be found at FBI Background Checks.

How can I correct or update my criminal history record with the federal government or state of California?

Procedures for obtaining a change, correction, or update of your criminal history record are outlined in Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 16.34. You can also review and challenge the contents of your criminal history record on file with the California Department of Justice. For more information, visit California DOJ Record Review.

What happens after a determination is made regarding my ability to serve?

Once a determination has been made, your BSA membership records will include your approval status to serve as an Employee, Administrator, or Regular Volunteer for the Council.

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