FCASMTL 434 (Five Year Review for the Confidentiality Rule of the OAC)
Family, Children and Adult Services Manual Transmittal Letter No. 434
July 22, 2020
TO: Family, Children and Adult Services Manual Holders
FROM: Kimberly Hall, Director
SUBJECT: Five Year Review for the Confidentiality Rule of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC)

This letter transmits revisions for a five-year review to the following Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rule: 5101:2-33-21. These changes will be effective August 1, 2020.

The following is a brief explanation of the changes.

OAC 5101:2-33-21 entitled Confidentiality and dissemination of child welfare information sets forth the PCSA requirements for the release or dissemination of child welfare case records pertaining to referrals, assessments/investigations and provision of ongoing services. Language was included to clarify the requirements for the release of information to guardians ad litem or court appointed special advocates; school administrator for any child in the custody of the PCSA; individuals submitting an alleged perpetrator check to ODJFS; and a designee approved by the PCSA director.

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.

LOCATION

REMOVE AND FILE

AS OBSOLETE

 INSERT/REPLACEMENT
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION 5101:2‑33‑21 5101:2‑33‑21
TRANSMITTAL LETTERS   FCASMTL No. 434