A CA Drug Test Requirement

CA Drug Test Requirement

(01/01/21 –12/31/21)

Arizona law requires FAA to complete the following for all eligible CA participants age 18 or over coded IN on SEPA:

●Determine when there is reasonable cause to believe the participant engages in the use of illegal drugs(g).

●When reasonable cause exists refer the eligible participant for the required drug test. (See Drug Test Referral Procedure)

●Disqualify the participant for 12 consecutive calendar months when they test positive for the use of illegal drugs.

NOTE Central Office notifies the FAA office via email when a participant must be disqualified due to an illegal drug use positive test result.

The CA participant must comply with the drug test policy requirements at application as follows:

●At new application when benefits are authorized.

●At renewal application when the interview is completed.

NOTE Drug testing requirements do not apply to Tribal TANF, or Grant Diversion.