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This bill authorizes a legislative rule proposed by the West Virginia Department of Human Services that establishes a pilot program for drug screening individuals applying for cash assistance. The rule, filed in the State Register on October 22, 2024, and authorized under section §9-3-6 of the state code, will create a specific screening process (identified by the regulatory code 78 CSR 26) to assess applicants for cash assistance programs. While the bill does not provide specific details about the drug screening process, it represents an official legislative approval for the Department of Human Services to implement and test this pilot program, which appears aimed at evaluating drug use among cash assistance applicants. By authorizing this rule, the legislature is giving the Department of Human Services the legal mandate to proceed with developing and implementing the drug screening initiative.

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