Vermont H0428 mandates training for guardians of adults with disabilities.

Vermont H0428 establishes special training requirements for guardians appointed by the probate court for adults with disabilities. The training must include a review of a guardianship handbook approved by the Probate Division of the Superior Court and the Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living. It must cover the constitutional and statutory rights of the person under guardianship, including civil rights definitions. The training must be completed before the guardianship begins and every three years thereafter. The act takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Vermont H0428 mandates training for guardians of adults with disabilities.

Vermont H0428 establishes special training requirements for guardians appointed by the probate court for adults with disabilities. The training must include a review of a guardianship handbook approved by the Probate Division of the Superior Court and the Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living. It must cover the constitutional and statutory rights of the person under guardianship, including civil rights definitions. The training must be completed before the guardianship begins and every three years thereafter. The act takes effect on September 1, 2025.