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 rules; rescind the rules; or continue the rules without amendment.

The rules have been subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR). The rules will become effective on 05/01/2017.

Chapter 2000

5101:1-3-12.1 "Unsubsidized employment."

This rule describes the unsubsidized employment work activity for the Ohio Works First program. The Office of Family Assistance (OFA) amended this rule with minor language changes to improve clarity. No substantive changes were made.

5101:1-3-12.9 "Job skills training directly related to employment."

The rule describes the job skills training directly related to employment work activity for the Ohio Works First program. OFA amended this rule with minor language changes to improve clarity. No substantive changes were made.

5101:1-3-12.10 "Education directly related to employment in the case of a recipient who has not received a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalency."

This rule describes the education directly related to employment in the case of a recipient who has not received a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalency work activity for the Ohio Works First program. OFA amended this rule with minor language changes to improve clarity. No substantive changes were made.