How to retain unaccountable female in Primary rather than YW?

Our ward has a 17 year old unaccountable female with special needs who has been automatically assigned to age appropriate YW class in LCR, but we wish to override and assign her only to Primary where she attends. Even though we have assigned her to a Primary class, she also still shows up on the YW roles. If there is no way to override this, can this option be added to LCR?

LCR follows the Handbook and the developers are given the "business rules" by the same. I don't see any exceptions for age rules for those classified as "not accountable". Note that according to Handbook 11.4, she's probably going to be forced into Relief Society when she turns 19.

I'd first check and make sure she has been classified as "not accountable" on her membership record and not just "not baptized". Assuming this has been done, I'd suggest contacting GSC to see if they have any suggestions. GSC does have access to more controls than is available to the ward clerk. You may want to email to make sure they have time to research the answer, instead of trying to get you something during the phone call.

russellhltn wrote: Wed Aug 16, 2023 1:46 am LCR follows the Handbook and the developers are given the "business rules" by the same. I don't see any exceptions for age rules for those classified as "not accountable".

Handbook 12.2.1.2 and 12.5.2 leave the door open, but I don't know if it applies to this extent.

Cmanrogers wrote: Wed Aug 16, 2023 2:00 pm Handbook 12.2.1.2 and 12.5.2 leave the door open, but I don't know if it applies to this extent.

I'm not seeing anything in 12.2.1.2.

12.5.2 does provide some hope, but one wonders how much leeway is allowed by the system. The child under discussion is less than a year away from turning 18.

I'd also point to GHB 11.6.2, referring to how YW Class presidencies give special care to young women who have disabilities. Each case is unique, but discussion should hopefully include the blessing it would be to the Young Women, if they reach out and actively provide support for one of their peers who has special needs, even (or especially?) if she is unaccountable. Regardless of where the 17-year old spends the second hour of church, involving the YW in whatever way the class presidency determines, would be a great blessing.

My son is also disabled although he's probably higher functioning than it sounds like this sister is. During his youth years he did attend priesthood classes for reasons similar to what BrianEdwards mentions. However, after he reached adulthood the bishopric extended him a calling in the Primary (something like Primary Special Assistant) and he attended sharing and music time with the primary (for both senior and junior primary--he didn't attend a class) and would help the Primary Presidency or music leaders at times. This way he attended something that was more at his level and he had a calling which helped him feel needed.

Every case is different but something like this might be an option. She wouldn't be assigned to a Primary class but would have a calling in Primary.

Clever idea!