Courts, Juvenile - As enacted, generally requires a guardian ad litem appointed by the court to complete training appropriate to that role, including training in early childhood, child, and adolescent development. - Amends TCA Title 16; Title 20; Title 33; Title 34; Title 36 and Title 37.

Summary

The bill mandates that any guardian ad litem appointed by a Tennessee court must complete role‑specific training, including instruction on early childhood and adolescent development. It also amends the statutes to define the “total amount of guardian ad litem administrative fees that were not waived but were not collected.” The changes aim to improve the quality of child advocacy and clarify fee accounting.

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