Reaction to decision -- both positive and negative -- is swift . Under rules , Boy Scouts will not exclude youths for sexual orientation . But the organization has been criticized by some gay rights groups who say it should have done more to protect its members. The policy will take effect January 1 .
Reaction to decision -- both positive and negative -- is swift . Under rules , Boy Scouts will not exclude youths for sexual orientation . The scouts will maintain a ban on openly gay adult leaders . The policy will take effect January 1 .