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Nancy Coston said a drug test will cost around $38 and then the background <br /> criminal checks will cost too. She said both of these issues are floating around as bills <br /> right now. She noted that there will also be the financial burden of staff time to facilitate <br /> this. She said the last bill she saw was that DSS would provide and pay for treatment. <br /> She said DSS already has the right, in child welfare programs, to ask for a treatment <br /> plan if it is believed that a client has a drug problem. She said, in the proposed bill, <br /> everyone would be tested. <br /> 6. Closing Remarks <br /> Chair Jacobs asked for DSS to provide some bullet talking points on this issue <br /> for the next agenda review, for a resolution to be brought forth to the Board of County <br /> Commissioners. He also asked if a press release could be put out if the Board of County <br /> Commissioners passed a resolution opposing this bill. <br /> He thanked DSS for their hard work and dedication. <br /> The meeting adjourned at 6:51 pm. <br /> Barry Jacobs, Chair <br /> Donna S. Baker <br /> Clerk to the Board <br />