I. MASKING
Generally, BBYO will not require masking at events. BBYO reserves the right to adjust its masking policy should there be an outbreak in a specific community, or mandates introduced by local, state, or federal authorities. BBYO encourages its participants to respect the individual choices made by its participants as it relates to masking.
II. VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS
Participants, staff, volunteers in any overnight program are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19. The following vaccines are recognized by BBYO - Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson and Johnson, AstraZeneca, and Novavax. Everyone is encouraged, but not required, to be boosted for COVID-19.
III. TESTING FOR OVERNIGHT PROGRAMS
Prior to an overnight program at the chapter or regional level, all participants, including teens, staff, volunteers, and speakers, are required to provide documentation of a negative rapid/antigen test taken on the day of. Home tests will be accepted for these programs, and test results will be collected in-person upon arrival (a photo is acceptable).
Prior to an overnight program at the international level, such as BBYO International Convention, all participants, including teens, staff, volunteers, and speakers, may be required to provide documentation of a negative rapid/antigen test taken on the day of travel. In these cases, only lab-certified tests will be accepted for international programs and test results will be collected in-person upon arrival.
IV. IF YOU’VE CONTRACTED COVID
Participants who contract COVID will be eligible to participate in BBYO chapter/non-overnight programs with a mask after 5 days of quarantine. To take part in programs without a mask or to participate in overnight programs, participants must wait a minimum of 10 days post-positive test and provide a negative antigen test prior to attending the event. At-home tests are accepted.
V. POLICY EXCEPTIONS
Exceptions to these requirements may be made on an individual basis upon review by BBYO’s medical committee and must be submitted at least 14 days before the program. BBYO reserves the right to adjust these policies at any point.