Discuss the issue of drug testing for welfare recipients. Is drug testing an appropriate action for social aid? Why or why not? What could be the consequences of such a policy? What other issues can affect the solutions and/or the problems related to social welfare?
What will be an ideal response?
Varies. Students should point out some of the following: According to the authors: In 2017, at least 15 states passed legislation to require drug testing or screening for public assistance applicants or recipients and at least 20 more states proposed similar legislation during the year Opponents of this policy argue that punitive testing policies perpetuate the stereotype that people on public assistance are morally corrupt and more likely to use drugs. It also distracts from the need for access to drug treatment and prevention. A 2012 assessment of the Florida welfare drug test law revealed that there were no direct savings for the state; contrary to the laws intent, it did not identify many drug users and had no effect on reducing the number of individuals applying for welfare assistance. The Florida law that was struck down by federal appeals court in 2014; the court ruled that the state failed to demonstrate that drug abuse was more prevalent or unique among TANF clients than in the general population.
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