By Andy Jones | Published: August 15, 2011
All nonprofessional guardians for people with disabilities in Washington State will be required to undergo on-line training and have their licenses periodically renewed, under a new bill that went into effect July 22.
Prior to filing a petition, prospective guardians will be required to complete a free on-line training regarding their duties as guardians. The training will also inform the potential guardians of alternatives to guardianship, such as serving as a payee to manage an individual with disabilities’ finances, or a power of attorney.
Training was previously required only for professional guardians, defined as those who are guardians for three or more residents or are paid to serve in their roles as guardians.
see Report of the Guardianship Task Force – August 2009