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Virginia Senate OKs Bill to Drug Test Some Welfare Recipients
posted 1:34 pm Tue February 12, 2008
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RICHMOND, Va. - The Senate has unanimously passed legislation that would require some welfare recipients to be tested for drugs.
Individuals applying for or already in the job-training program required to receive welfare would be questioned about substance abuse, and those suspected of abusing drugs could be required to take a drug test. If the person fails, he or she would be required to complete a drug treatment program to continue receiving federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF, which goes to low income families with children.
Democratic Senator Phillip Puckett's bill would allow someone to fail one drug test and remain in the treatment program.
The Senate passed the measure Tuesday.
Individuals applying for or already in the job-training program required to receive welfare would be questioned about substance abuse, and those suspected of abusing drugs could be required to take a drug test. If the person fails, he or she would be required to complete a drug treatment program to continue receiving federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF, which goes to low income families with children.
Democratic Senator Phillip Puckett's bill would allow someone to fail one drug test and remain in the treatment program.The Senate passed the measure Tuesday.
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