MO SB607

Department of Social Services develops a drug testing program for TANF applicants and recipients who are employment-eligible, triggered by case worker reasonable suspicion of controlled substance use.

Individuals testing positive for unprescribed controlled substances face a three-year ineligibility period for TANF benefits following an administrative hearing under Missouri's administrative procedure rules.

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.

Dependent children remain eligible for TANF benefits even if the parent tests positive, with a protective payee established to manage benefits; the department appoints a payee if the parent refuses to cooperate.

Department must promulgate rules to implement this section under Chapter 536 rulemaking procedures, with all rules adopted after August 28, 2010 subject to legislative review and potential disapproval.