MI: drug testing welfare

[DrLeftover]

Welfare drug testing pilot program signed into law by Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder
26 Dec

LANSING, MI — Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder on Friday signed a new law creating a one-year pilot program requiring the Department of Human Services to screen some welfare recipients and test those suspected of drug use.

The program, to be launched by DHS in three or more counties by October 2015, would apply to residents enrolled in or applying for the Family Independence Program.

A recipient who was suspected of drug use and failed an initial test would be referred to a treatment program. Failing a second test, or refusing to take one at all, would result in the termination of benefits.

http://www.mlive.com/lansing-news/index.ssf/2014/12/welfare_drug_testing_pilot_pro_1.html

 

[Dee]

Welfare drug testing pilot program signed into law by Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder
26 Dec

LANSING, MI — Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder on Friday signed a new law creating a one-year pilot program requiring the Department of Human Services to screen some welfare recipients and test those suspected of drug use.

The program, to be launched by DHS in three or more counties by October 2015, would apply to residents enrolled in or applying for the Family Independence Program.

A recipient who was suspected of drug use and failed an initial test would be referred to a treatment program. Failing a second test, or refusing to take one at all, would result in the termination of benefits.

http://www.mlive.com/lansing-news/index.ssf/2014/12/welfare_drug_testing_pilot_pro_1.html

I think this is great. If you're using government assistance, you really shouldn't be spending it on drugs and alcohol but rather food, housing subsidy, etc.