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

This rule has been subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR).  The rule will become effective on 11/01/2020.

Chapter 2000

5101:1-3-12.6 "Community Service."

This rule describes the community service program for Ohio works first participants.  The Office of Family Assistance amended this rule with the following changes: 

• The title to paragraph (A) has been amended to “Which section of the Revised Code applies to community service?”;
• Paragraph (A)(1) was removed and replaced with “Section 5107.05 of the Revised Code authorizes the director of job and family services to adopt rules as necessary to comply with Title IV-A, Title IV-D, federal regulations, state law, and the state plan;
• Paragraph (A)(2) was removed and replaced with “The county department of job and family services will administer the work activity programs in accordance with requirements contained in this rule and not in accordance with sections 5107.40, 5107.541, and 5107.60 of the Revised Code;
• Paragraph (F) was moved and re-lettered to (D) for clarity;
• Minor language changes were also made to improve clarity.