Finding Of Probable Cause

  Terms of Adjustment

1. The BSA shall immediately offer Margaret Downey the opportunity to apply as an adult volunteer without requiring her to acknowledge a belief in the existence of God as a condition of acceptance as a volunteer.
2. The BSA shall immediately advise Margaret Downey's minor son, Matthew, of his right to apply for membership at the appropriate level of scouting without requiring him to acknowledge a belief in the existence of God as a condition for acceptance as a scout.
3. The BSA shall notify all appropriate administrative personnel/volunteers, in writing, that individuals who are unwilling or unable to acknowledge a belief in the existence of God for religious reasons may nonetheless apply for and be accepted as scouts and/or volunteers under the same terms and conditions otherwise imposed with the understanding that the BSA will accommodate the religious beliefs of the individual(s) involved by exempting them from the requirement to acknowledge a belief in the existence of God.
4. The BSA shall reimburse Margaret Downey for any certifiable travel expenses in matters involving the complaint, compensate Margaret Downey for any loss of work in matters involving the complaint and reimburse Margaret Downey for any other verifiable, reasonable out-of-pocket expense caused by the discriminatory practice for which this finding was entered.
5. The BSA shall post and exhibit prominently the Commission's public accommodations fair practices poster that advises of the rights guaranteed under the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.   

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