This letter transmits two Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rules which were amended as part of the five-year rule review. The rules will be effective on September 10, 2021.

The following is a brief explanation of the changes to these rules:

OAC 5101:2-38-09 entitled PCSA Requirements for Completing the Case Review identifies the requirements for a PCSA when completing the case review. Language has been included to support additional time for case review approval after submission by a caseworker. Language related to safety plan requirements was removed as already being included in the safety planning rule.

OAC 5101:2-38-10 entitled PCSA Requirements for Completing the Semiannual Administrative Review identifies requirements for a PCSA when completing the Semiannual Review (SAR). Language has been included to support additional time for SAR approval after submission by a caseworker. Language was added to include the notification requirements of permanency team members for a child in a Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP).

INSTRUCTIONS:

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