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Alternatives to Guardianship Education Act
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Introduced on May 8, 2024 by
Mary Gay Scanlon
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Last updated 8/17/2024
Establishes grants to provide education on guardianship alternatives for older adults and people with disabilities.
Aims to educate health care workers, educators, family members, and court-related personnel about less restrictive options to guardianship.
Recognizes that guardianship can negatively impact autonomy and self-determination.
Identifies the need for increased awareness of guardianship alternatives among those involved in guardianship determinations.
Defines key terms such as “aging agency,” “disability agency,” “guardianship,” and “eligible entity.”
Creates a competitive grant program for eligible entities to implement education programs on guardianship alternatives.
Grants can be awarded for a term of three years, with the possibility of renewal for an additional three years.
Requires grant applicants to submit detailed applications, including needs assessments and outreach plans.
Mandates that grant funds be used for implementing education programs and creating accessible materials.
Establishes separate education programs for health care workers, educators, family members, and court workers.
Forms a Grant Advisory Council to provide oversight and recommendations for the education programs.
Requires independent evaluation of the education programs to assess their effectiveness and impact on awareness of guardianship alternatives.
Mandates states to collect and report data on guardianship arrangements and alternatives.
Authorizes $10 million annually from fiscal years 2025 through 2030 to fund the initiatives outlined in the legislation.