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.
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.
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.
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.
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.