Alternatives to Guardianship Education Act

HR 8328, the Alternatives to Guardianship Education Act, creates a federal grant program to fund education about less restrictive options to guardianship for four key groups: health care workers, educators, family members of older adults or people with disabilities, and court workers. The bill requires grant recipients to develop and implement education programs that cover the background of guardianship, the consequences of unnecessary guardianship, and available alternatives like supported decision-making. It mandates that these programs be accessible, inclusive of diverse populations, and evaluated for effectiveness in changing awareness and potentially reducing unnecessary guardianship arrangements. The bill also requires states to collect and report data on guardianship arrangements and establishes an advisory council to oversee the program's implementation.