(A)How is a sanction ended for Ohio works first (OWF) assistance groups with a self sufficiency contract failure and/or refusal for an Ohio works first (OWF) assistance group that occurred prior to September 1, 2013 endedthe effective date of this rule?

Individuals sanctioned due to a self sufficiency contract failure and/or refusal that occurred prior to September 1, 2013the effective date of this rule must serve the minimum sanction period. The sanction shall be ended once the minimum sanction period has expired.

(B)How does an OWF assistance group sanctioned due to a self sufficiency contract failure and/or refusal that occurred prior to September 1, 2013the effective date of this rule begin receiving OWF once that sanction has ended pursuant to paragraph (A) of this rule?

Once the sanction has been ended as set forth in paragraph (A) of this rule, the OWF assistance group must do the following:

(1)The OWF assistance group will reapplyReapply under section 5107.12 of the Revised Code and rule 5101:1-2-01 of the Administrative Code; and

(2)Enter into a new self sufficiency contract as set forth in rule 5101:1-3-11 of the Administrative Code.

(C)How is a self sufficiency contract does a failure or refusal sanctioncease for an sanctioned OWF assistance group with a self sufficiency contract failure and/or refusal that occurred on or after September 1, 2013 endedthe effective date of this rule?

Individuals sanctioned due to a self sufficiency contract failure and/or refusal that occurred on or after September 1, 2013the effective date of this rule must complete the compliance process as set forth in rule 5101:1-3-15 of the Administrative Code.

Effective: 9/1/2023

Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 5/4/2023 and 09/01/2028

Certification: CERTIFIED ELECTRONICALLY

Date: 08/08/2023

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 5107.05

Rule Amplifies: 5107.05, 5107.16, 5107.17

Prior Effective Dates: 09/01/2013