Relating to training on Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and related disorders for certain guardians.

Contracts

• Employment Agreements: Professional guardianship agencies must amend employment contracts to list "Maintenance of HB3376 Training Compliance" as a condition of continued employment.
• Vendor MSAs: Master Service Agreements with third-party guardianship providers must include a warranty clause stating all assigned personnel are compliant with Section 155.204 of the Government Code.

Hiring/Training

• Pre-Appointment Workflow: Intake teams must schedule this training immediately upon filing a guardianship application. Proof of training must be available to the court 10 days before the appointment hearing.
• Annual Recertification: This is not a one-time certification. Organizations must integrate a mandatory 1-hour "Dementia Refresher" into their annual continuing education calendars for all relevant staff.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Audit Trail: Compliance officers must configure case management software (CRM) to track the "Annual Refresher Date" for every employee serving as a guardian.
• Certificate Management: Establish a central repository for JBCC digital completion certificates. These must be filed with the Probate Court to prevent administrative removal from cases.

Fees & Costs

• Course Fees: The law mandates the training be provided at $0 (Free).
• Operational Costs: Costs are limited to administrative time for tracking and the 1-hour salary cost per employee, per year, for course completion.