Texas SB1536 mandates training on dementia and Alzheimer's disease for guardians.
SB1536 requires guardians to complete a training course on dementia and Alzheimer's disease, including aspects of aging, warning signs, communication strategies, and support techniques. The course must be offered online for free by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. The Texas Supreme Court must adopt rules for this training by January 1, 2026. Guardians appointed before July 1, 2026, must complete the training by September 1, 2026. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.
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