DRUG FELONS
ISSUE DATE: 08/2023
A person convicted of a drug felony within ten years of the application date or recertification date may be subject to random drug testing.
Random drug testing is optional. Agencies must decide whether to require such testing.
When an agency chooses to require random drug testing and a person tests positive for an illegal controlled substance, the agency must provide them with information about substance use disorder treatment programs. DHS provides basic information about accessing treatment.
Do no deny or terminate assistance for a person who tests positive or fails to show up for a random drug testing.
MFIP, DWP:
Benefits for the entire assistance unit must be paid in vendor form for shelter and utilities during any time the person convicted of a drug felony is part of the assistance unit.
SNAP, GA, MSA:
Follow general provisions.
GRH:
No provisions.
PREVIOUS REVISIONS
| Date | Notes |
|---|---|
| 09/2018 | in GA, MSA in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd paragraphs re-writes drug felon policy. |
| 01/2015 | delete reference to the Shared Household Standard as it was repealed effective 01/2015 |
| 12/2014 | Removed WB. This program was suspended 12/1/14. |
| 10/2013 | deletes MSA from no provisions and moves it with GA provisions. It also adds, deletes and rearranges policy. |
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