The Boy Scouts of America announced Wednesday that girls will be allowed to join the organization.
According to NBC News, which broke the story, girls will soon be permitted to join single-gender Cub Scout "dens." Eventually, they will also be able to attain the rank of Eagle Scout — another program focused on older girls that will go into effect in 2019.
"We believe it is critical to evolve how our programs meet the needs of families interested in positive and lifelong experiences for their children," chief executive Michael Surbaugh told NBC News. Read more...
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