If you are a guardian of your child with special needs, be aware of the new Guardianship Certification requirement.
Texas has the Judicial Branch Certification Commission (“JBCC”) that oversees the certification and registration of guardians. The JBCC will accept applications for guardianship registrations effective June 1, 2018, per the passage of Senate Bill 1096 for all Texas guardianships. If you have a pre-existing guardianship, you can simply register here after June 1st.
For all new guardianships, at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing for your application, you must apply to register online with the JBCC certification, registration & licensing system and complete the Guardianship Training (with the option of online training at the Guardianship Training page.)
The free, one (1) hour training module is a course that explains the following:
- Understanding Why Guardianship May be Necessary
- Overview of Alternatives to Guardianship
- Types of Guardianships
- Procedures to Establish a Guardianship
- Duties of the Guardian
- Reporting Requirements of the Guardian
- Modifying, Terminating, or Closing a Guardianship