Smith acknowledged that members of the Scouts ' 300 councils have varying opinions . Scout committee will study resolution on its membership policies . The Boy Scouts of America has been under fire for years over the policy that allows openly gay youths to join. Boy Scouts says its ban remains in effect .
Scout committee will study resolution on its membership policies . The Boy Scouts of America has been under fire for years over the policy that allows openly gay youths to join. Boy Scouts says its ban remains in effect .