In accordance with section 106.03 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC), each state agency is required to review each of its rules in the Ohio Administrative Code a minimum of once every five years. The intent of the review is to ensure that Administrative Code rules are clearly written and that program requirements are accurate, up-to-date and clearly expressed. To the extent possible, unnecessary paperwork will be eliminated, local agencies will be given increased flexibility, and any adverse impact on businesses will be eliminated or reduced. As a result of the review, the agency may amend the rule; rescind the rule; or continue the rule without amendment.

The rule has been subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR). The rule will become effective on 10/01/2016.

Chapter 2000

5101:1-3-03 "Ohio works first: residence and living arrangement requirement."

The rule describes the policy for determining the residence and living arrangement requirement for the Ohio works first program. The Office of Family Assistance amended this rule. The term "legal marriage" was amended to reflect the definition of marriage recognized by the Supreme Court of the United States in the decision of Obergefell v. Hodges. Other minor language changes were made for clarity. No other substantive changes were made.