To establish grants to provide education on guardianship alternatives for older adults and people with disabilities to health care workers, educators, family members, and court workers and court-related personnel.
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Latest Action · May 8, 2024
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
# Summary of H.R. 8328: Alternatives to Guardianship Education Act
This bill creates federal grant programs to educate health care workers, educators, family members, and court personnel about guardianship alternatives for older adults and people with disabilities. The legislation recognizes that while guardianship is sometimes necessary, it can reduce personal independence and autonomy, and that less restrictive options like supported decision-making and advance directives exist but are often underutilized due to lack of awareness. The bill authorizes ten million dollars annually from 2025 through 2030 to fund competitive grants for partnerships between disability organizations, aging agencies, legal services agencies, and relevant institutions to develop and deliver education programs tailored to each audience. Grants will be awarded for initial three-year terms with the possibility of renewal for a second three-year term to expand programs. The legislation also requires states to collect and report data on guardianship arrangements and establishes an advisory council to oversee the programs and ensure they reach diverse populations. Finally, it mandates independent evaluation of program effectiveness and requires regular reporting to Congress on outcomes.
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