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This bill amends the Guardianship and Advocacy Act and the Probate Act of 1975 to modify training requirements for guardians of adults with disabilities. The bill requires the State Guardian to develop a two-part training program: one component specifically for guardians of the person and another for guardians of the estate. The State Guardian will have the authority to determine the content of both training components. The training for guardians of the person must continue to include content about Alzheimer's disease and dementia, covering topics such as communication strategies, best practices for interacting with individuals with dementia, and supporting their rights. Guardians of the person will now be required to complete this training within one year of receiving their letters of guardianship. The bill maintains existing exemptions from the training requirement for certain professionals, including state guardian employees, public guardians, attorneys, corporate fiduciaries, and certified guardianship professionals. The court can also exempt individuals from the training requirement for good cause. The goal of these changes is to ensure guardians are well-prepared to support and protect adults with disabilities while respecting their rights and individual needs.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2562&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104