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.

This rule has been subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR). The changes will become effective on 4/1/2016.

Chapter 1000

5101:4-1-04 "Food assistance: benefit issuance and use."

This rule describes the issuance and use of food assistance benefits. The Office of Family Assistance amended this rule. Minor language changes were made for clarity and to update the name of the Food Assistance program to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Also, the term "persons" has replaced "women" when referencing shelters for battered persons in (D)(8) to align with federal policy.