Mississippi SB2452 repeals drug testing requirement for TANF applicants.
Mississippi SB2452 repeals the requirement for applicants for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits to undergo drug testing as a condition for eligibility. The bill amends the Mississippi Code to remove the drug testing mandate, aligning the state's TANF program with federal guidelines that do not require drug testing for TANF eligibility. This change aims to simplify the application process and potentially increase access to assistance for those in need.
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