This letter transmits revisions to rules 5101:2-1-01 and 5101:2-40-02 of the Ohio Administrative Code as a result of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016, Public Law 114-198. These rule changes will be effective October 1, 2017.

The following is a brief explanation of the changes.

OAC 5101:2-1-01 entitled Children services definitions of terms sets forth the definitions of terms used in Chapters 5101:2-5, 5101:2-7, 5101:2-9, 5101:2-33, 5101:2-36, 5101:2-39, 5101:2-40, 5101:2-42, 5101:2-44, 5101:2-47, 5101:2-48, 5101:2-49, 5101:2-52 and 5101:2-57 of the Administrative Code. This rule has been amended to add the terms “Sibling, Substance Affected Infant, Substance Exposed Infant, and Plan of Safe Care” to the definitions rule.

OAC 5101:2-40-02 entitled Supportive services for prevention of placement, reunification and life skills sets forth the requirements for PCSAs to provide or arrange services for families when the PCSA determines the services are necessary. This rule has been amended to revise the age requirement from age sixteen to fourteen for inclusion in independent living services and to make other minor clarifying changes.

INSTRUCTIONS:

The following chart identifies the material that needs to be removed from the Family, Children and Adult Services Manual (FCASM) and the material that should be added.