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AB100,3,1511 (c) The grantee selected to develop training that meets the requirements under
12s. 54.26 (1) shall develop plain language, web-based online training modules using
13adult-learning design principles that can be accessed for free by training topic and
14in formats that maximize accessibility, with printed versions available for free upon
15request.
AB100,7 16Section 7 . 54.15 (8) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB100,3,1817 54.15 (8) (a) (intro.) At least 96 hours before the hearing under s. 54.44, the
18proposed guardian shall submit to the court a all of the following:
AB100,3,19 191m. A sworn and notarized statement as to whether any of the following is true:
AB100,8 20Section 8 . 54.15 (8) (a) 1. to 4. of the statutes are renumbered 54.15 (8) (a) 1m.
21a. to d.
AB100,9 22Section 9 . 54.15 (8) (a) 2m. of the statutes is created to read:
AB100,3,2523 54.15 (8) (a) 2m. A sworn and notarized statement that the proposed guardian
24has completed the training requirements under s. 54.26 (1), unless exempted under
25s. 54.26 (2) (c), (d), or (e).
AB100,10
1Section 10. 54.15 (8) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB100,4,52 54.15 (8) (b) If par. (a) 1., 2., 3., or 4. 1m. a., b., c., or d. applies to the proposed
3guardian, he or she shall include in the sworn and notarized statement a description
4of the circumstances surrounding the applicable event under par. (a) 1., 2., 3., or 4.
51m. a., b., c., or d.
AB100,11 6Section 11. 54.26 of the statutes is created to read:
AB100,4,9 754.26 Guardian training requirements. (1) Required training topics. (a)
8Every guardian of the person, unless exempted under sub. (2) (c), (d), or (e), shall
9complete training on all of the following topics:
AB100,4,1110 1. The duties and required responsibilities of a guardian under the law and
11limits of a guardian's decision-making authority.
AB100,4,1312 2. Alternatives to guardianship, including supported decision-making
13agreements and powers of attorney.
AB100,4,1414 3. Rights retained by a ward.
AB100,4,1715 4. Best practices for a guardian to solicit and understand the wishes and
16preferences of a ward, involving a ward in decision making, and taking a ward's
17wishes and preferences into account in decisions made by the guardian.
AB100,4,1818 5. Restoration of a ward's rights and the process for removal of guardianship.
AB100,4,2019 6. Future planning and identification of a potential standby or successor
20guardian.
AB100,4,2121 7. Resources and technical support for guardians.
AB100,4,2322 (b) Every guardian of the estate shall complete training on all of the following
23topics:
AB100,4,2524 1. The duties and required responsibilities of a guardian under the law and
25limits of a guardian's decision-making authority.
AB100,5,1
12. Inventory and accounting requirements.
AB100,5,4 2(2) Initial training requirements. (a) Before the final hearing for a permanent
3guardianship, any person nominated for appointment or seeking appointment as a
4guardian of the person is required to receive the training required under sub. (1) (a).
AB100,5,75 (b) Before the final hearing for permanent guardianship, any person
6nominated for appointment or seeking appointment as a guardian of the estate is
7required to receive at least the training required under sub. (1) (b).
AB100,5,98 (c) A guardian under s. 54.15 (7) who is regulated by the department is exempt
9from pars. (a) and (b).
AB100,5,1110 (d) A volunteer guardian who has completed the training requirements under
11sub. (1) is exempt from pars. (a) and (b) with regard to subsequent wards.
AB100,5,1312 (e) A guardian of the person or a guardian of the estate, or both, for a minor
13under s. 54.10 (1) is exempt from pars. (a) and (b).
AB100,12 14Section 12. Nonstatutory provisions.
AB100,5,1815 (1) The entity selected under s. 46.977 to administer and conduct training shall,
16no later than one year after the effective date of this subsection and in coordination
17with the department of health services, develop the content for the initial training
18to be provided to guardians under s. 54.26, and implement the program.
AB100,13 19Section 13 . Initial applicability.
AB100,5,2320 (1) The treatment of ss. 54.15 (8) (a) (intro.) (as it relates to any requirement
21for a statement as described under s. 54.15 (8) (a) 2m.) and 2m. and 54.26 first applies
22to petitions for guardianship filed on the first day of the 13th month beginning after
23the effective date of this subsection.
AB100,5,2424 (End)
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