JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-Gov. Rick Scott wants to test all recipients of welfare for illegal drugs before you get the benefits, and he wants them to pay for this themselves. Scott said the test would retain the assistance program from abuse.
Family of Rosanna Alexander is one of the 58,000 families obtain State assistance. She was shocked to hear a drug test might be coming, but is more concerned about the potential cost.
There is no official word on how much it would cost. Estimates range from $ 35 to $ 90. Alexander said she uses any extra money for diapers for 2 years child Simone or after-school program for 8 years Ryian.
"I don't think it fair that, when you're already in a difficult situation to make it worse," said Alexander.
"I can't pay for a drug test. If they do, they better cough up the money for it, "said DeAnn Jacobs, who was at the Southside assistance office on Thursday afternoon.
The Bill says that if the adult test positive for a controlled substance, he or she would be ineligible for a year. It is also said that in a family of two parents, both parents should be tested before you get public assistance.
Scott defended the Bill.
"No, I think the good news is that measures always helps us to improve and then knowing that it's going to be drug tested, hopefully that will give you another incentive to not use drugs," said Scott.
However controversial, Alexander and Jacobs are willing to take it for the sake of their families.
"I don't see the problem with the drug test. If you're willing to get help from your family, do whatever is necessary, "said Alexander.
Scott gov wants the Bill has been in force since July 1.?The Bill passed a House Budget Committee on Thursday, but both the House and Senate still need to vote.
Click here to read the Senate Bill 0556.
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