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 rule has been subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR).  The rule will become effective on 06/01/2021.

Chapter 2000

5101:1-1-01 "Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Definitions."

The rule describes definitions related to the temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) program that are contained in federal regulations and set forth in the Revised Code.  OFA amended this rule.  Changes to the rule include: 

• Updated paragraphs (C) and (D) to improve clarity.
• Removed paragraph (DD)(4) and added new paragraphs (DD)(6) and (DD)(7) to align with section 5101.80 of the Revised Code and the Ohio TANF State Plan.
• Updated the effective dates for paragraphs (EE) and (FF) to align with the Code of Federal Regulations.