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 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 1000

5101:1-2-30 "Citizenship and Alien Status: Ohio Works First."

The rule describes the eligibility standard used to determine citizenship and alien status of individuals applying for or receiving Ohio Works First (OWF) benefits. Changes to the rule include: 

• The removal of references to DFA from this rule due to the repeal of the DFA program in accordance with section 812.40 of the Ohio Revised Code. Effective December 1, 2017, funding was no longer available for the DFA program;
• The rule was put into question-and-answer format; and
• Minor language changes were made for clarity.