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 rules; rescind the rules; or continue the rules 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 06/01/2022.

Chapter 2000

5101:1-3-12.10 "Education Directly Related to Employment in the Case of a Recipient who has Not Received a High School Diploma or a Certificate of High School Equivalency." The rule describes how education directly related to employment aids to gaining a high school diploma or equivalent.  OFA amended this rule.  Changes to the rule include:

• The title to paragraph (A) has been amended to “Which section of the Revised Code applies to education directly related to employment in the case of a recipient who has not received a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalency?”;
• Language in 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”;
• Previous paragraph (A)(1) was moved to new paragraph (A)(2); and
• Minor language changes were also made to improve clarity.

5101:1-3-13 "Ohio Works First: Good Cause for Work Activity Failures.” The rule describes good cause reasons for work activity failures . OFA amended this rule.  Changes to the rule include:

• The title to paragraph (A) has been amended to “Which section of the Revised Code applies to good cause for work activity failures?”;
• Language in 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”;
• Previous paragraph (A)(1) was moved to new paragraph (A)(2); and
• Minor language changes were also made to improve clarity.

5101:1-3-20 "Ohio Works First: Domestic Violence- Information, Screening, Referral and Waiver of Eligibility Requirements." The rule describes information, screening, referral, and waiver of certain Ohio Works First eligibility requirements in t domestic violence situations.  OFA amended this rule.  Changes to the rule include:

• The rule citation in paragraph (D)(1) was updated; and
• Minor language changes to improve clarity.