This letter amends Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) Rule 5101:2-48-08 "Adoption inquiry" as a result of Am. Sub. H.B. 1 of the 128th General Assembly. It will be effective December 28, 2009.

The following is a brief explanation of the changes:

OAC 5101:2-48-08 "Adoption inquiry," outlines the procedures agencies must follow when contacted by prospective adoptive applicants. This rule was amended to remove the address of the "Ohio Adoption Photo Listing" (OAPL) Web site and to add language explaining that public children services agencies, private child placing agencies and private noncustodial agencies must provide information regarding the state adoption assistance loan program to inquirers who reside in Ohio.

INSTRUCTIONS:

The following chart indicates the materials that should be deleted from the Family, Children and Adult Services Manual (FCASM) and the materials that should be added.