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MO HB1289
Bill
Status
1/6/2010
Primary Sponsor
Chuck Gatschenberger
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AI Summary
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Department of Social Services shall develop a drug testing program for TANF applicants and recipients when caseworkers have reasonable suspicion of illegal controlled substance use.
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Applicants or recipients who test positive for unprescribed controlled substances are deemed ineligible for TANF benefits for three years following an administrative hearing.
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Positive test results trigger mandatory referral to a substance abuse treatment program approved by the Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse within the Department of Mental Health.
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Dependent children of ineligible parents retain TANF eligibility with an appropriate protective payee appointed if the parent refuses to cooperate in establishing one.
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Department of Social Services must promulgate rules to implement this section under the rulemaking provisions of Chapter 536, RSMo.
Legislative Description
Requires the Department of Social Services to test certain applicants for and recipients of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program for the illegal use of controlled substances
Last Action
Referred: Healthcare Transformation (H)
2/3/2010