Boy Scouts of America will rename itself Scouting America

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will change its name to “Scouting America” next year to reflect its pledge to inclusion, the organization announced Tuesday.

The new name will go into effect on Feb. 8, 2025, for the youth organization’s 115th anniversary.

“Though our name will be new, our mission remains unchanged: we are committed to teaching young people to be Prepared. For Life,” Roger A. Krone, president and chief executive officer of Scouting America, said in a statement. “This will be a simple but very important evolution as we seek to ensure that everyone feels welcome in Scouting.”

The announcement was made on Tuesday at the Texas-based organization’s annual meeting in Florida.

The change follows decades of turmoil for the youth organization, which agreed to a $2.4 billion bankruptcy settlement earlier this year in the wake of sexual abuse allegations from thousands of individuals.