Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1240 - Human Services
Subtitle 1240-01 - Family Assistance Division
Chapter 1240-01-57 - Families First Eligibility - Drug Screening and Testing
Section 1240-01-57-.01 - PURPOSE
Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 1240-01-57-.01
Current through September 24, 2024
(1) The purpose of this Chapter is to establish a process to screen for, and, if appropriate, test for the use of drugs, as defined in this Chapter, by applicants for Families First/TANF benefits, and to refer persons found to be using such drugs for a substance abuse evaluation and any necessary treatment; and
(2) Provide for the appropriate use of Families First/TANF benefits for the children of recipients.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-201 et seq., 71-3-1201 et seq., 21 U.S.C. § 862b.
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