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-.06 - DRUG TEST

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 1240-01-57-.06

Current through September 24, 2024

(1) All drug tests conducted pursuant to this Chapter shall consist of a five (5) panel drug test, as defined in this Chapter, and be administered by an approved drug testing agency that uses a specimen of the applicant's urine. All drug tests, including any confirmation test, required under this Chapter shall be paid for by the Department.

(2) Confirmation Test. If a Families First/TANF applicant tests positive for the presence of drugs, as defined in this Chapter, the drug testing agency shall perform a confirmation test using the same urine specimen from the initial positive drug test.

(a) The results of the confirmation tests shall be verified by a MRO in relation to an applicant's biomedical history as well as any current, valid prescriptions and over-the-counter medication.

(b) The Department shall use the MRO's report, providing an evaluation of the confirmation test, to determine whether the applicant/recipient is eligible for Families First/TANF and whether to refer the applicant/recipient for a substance abuse evaluation.

(3) An applicant who tests positive for a drug as defined by this Chapter shall be ineligible for Families First/TANF, except as otherwise provided by this Chapter.

(4) All drug testing procedures, including chain of custody, specimen handling, and performance of the drug test, shall be in conformity with the requirements of the Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace Act, compiled at T.C.A. § 50-9-101 et seq. to the extent that no requirement is more broad than that provided in T.C.A. § 71-3-1201 et seq. or this Chapter.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-201 et seq., 71-3-1201 et seq., 21 U.S.C. § 862b.

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