GUARDIAN AD LITEM TRAINING

From the Legislature

Creates the Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Training Act. Provides that, after July 1, 2027, a guardian ad litem may not continue to serve as a guardian ad litem or receive an appointment to serve in a family law case or juvenile case unless the guardian ad litem completes training as required under this Act. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2027, a guardian ad litem must complete training on medical literacy. Requires the training to include, at a minimum, the following: (1) information regarding chronic medical conditions; (2) a module covering distinguishing medical advocacy from parental conflict; (3) information regarding consulting treating medical professions; (4) a module covering treatment adherence and risk; and (4) a module covering the ethical limits of a guardian ad litem's medical opinion. Provides that the Act is subject to the supervisory authority of the Illinois Supreme Court.