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

The Office of Family Assistance (OFA) has completed a review of the following rule(s) and the rules have been subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR). The rules will become effective on 3/2/2020.

Chapter 2000

5101:1-3-11 "Ohio Works First: appraisals, assessments, and self sufficiency contract."

The rule describes the requirements and processes for appraisals and assessments for Ohio works first applicants and participants. This rule also describes the requirements of a self sufficiency contract and plan. Finally, this rule describes the requirements of individual opportunity plans for those who are required to participate in the comprehensive case management and employment program. OFA amended this rule. The following changes have been made to the rule: 

• Paragraph (A)(1) has been removed for clarity;
• The title for paragraph (A) has been amended to “Which rules and definitions apply for appraisals, assessments and self sufficiency contracts?”;
• Paragraph (A)(4) has been combined and moved to respond to revised paragraph (A); and
• Minor grammatical changes have been made throughout the rule for clarity.