Section 1240-01-57-.01 - PURPOSE(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.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1240-01-57-.01
Original rule filed April 2, 2014; effective 7/1/2014.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-201 et seq., 71-3-1201 et seq., 21 U.S.C. § 862b.