On April 16, 2006, the state of Texas passed into law new regulations that affect the Texas Youth Camps Safety and Health Act (Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 265, Subchapter B, Rule 265.12(f)(f1a)(f2)(g). This new rule affects all licensed youth camps in the state of Texas and became effective June 1, 2006. For the Capitol Area Council to comply with the new state law on protecting our youth camp participants we must require each leader to provide the items listed below. Your understanding and assistance in this important mater is greatly appreciated.

For every adult aged 18 and older who will be atending camp for even one night must provide the following information. This act requires all adult volunteers to undergo a fresh criminal background check.