IL SB0216

State Guardian shall include content on Alzheimer's disease and dementia in the mandatory training program for guardians, covering effective communication strategies, best practices for interaction, and strategies for supporting individuals in exercising their rights.

Training program materials shall be made accessible to persons with disabilities, and the State Guardian shall consult with courts, guardianship organizations, public guardians, advocacy organizations, and persons with direct guardianship experience when developing content.

Public guardians must complete a one-hour course on Alzheimer's disease and dementia within 6 months of appointment and annually thereafter, covering communication strategies, best practices for interaction, and support for individuals exercising their rights.

Public guardians shall obtain National Certified Guardian certification from the Center for Guardianship Certification within 6 months of appointment, with certification costs covered as an operational expense.

The Guardianship and Advocacy Commission shall provide public guardians with information about certification requirements and testing procedures offered by the Center for Guardianship Certification.