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 08/01/2020.

Chapter 4000

5101:1-2-40.1 "Refugee Cash Assistance."

The rule describes the administration of the refugee cash assistance program.  OFA amended this rule.  Changes to the rule include: 

• Adding the definitions that were contained in rule 5101:1-2-40 to this rule;
• Removal of definitions that do not apply to county agencies; and
• Minor changes throughout the rule to improve clarity.

5101:1-2-40 "Refugee Resettlement Program Definitions."

The rule describes the refugee resettlement program definitions.  OFA rescinded this rule because all definitions have been moved to existing rule 5101:1-2-40.1.

5101:1-2-40.5 "Targeted Assistance Program."

The rule describes the targeted assistance program (TAP) which provides employment and employability services to refugees for the first five years from their entry date.  OFA rescinded this rule because the program has been discontinued since it is no longer funded by the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Refugee Resettlement.