Section 119.032 of the Ohio Revised Code requires a review of all state agency rules within a five-year period. The purpose of this review is to determine whether a rule should be continued without amendment, be amended or be rescinded, taking into consideration the rule's purpose and scope. In addition, the intent of the review is to ensure that rules are written in "plain language." This is clear, simply stated language, written with the reader in mind.

If no revisions are made to the proposed rules prior to their finalization by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review, they will become effective on March 1, 2011. If changes are necessary, a copy of the revised rules will be forwarded to you at that time.

Substantive changes are highlighted below.

CHAPTER 3000

5101:4-3-20, "Food Assistance: Time Limit for Able Bodied Adults without Dependants"

This rule has been amended to update the references to rule 5101:4-6-13 of the Ohio Administrative Code. Also, the acronym for assistance group, "AG," has been spelled out.

5101:4-3-22, "Food Assistance: Nonfinancial Eligibility Standard-Social Security Numbers"

This rule has been amended to update the references to rule 5101:4-6-13 of the Ohio Administrative Code. Also, the acronym for assistance group, "AG," has been spelled out.

CHAPTER 6000

5101:4-6-13, "Food Assistance: Determining Eligibility of Assistance Groups with Ineligible Members "

This rule has been rescinded and filed as new. The policy regarding ineligible assistance group members has not changed; however, this rule has been rewritten in order to clarify the policy regarding these individuals.

5101:4-6-15, "Food Assistance: Determining Eligibility of Assistance Groups when Other Non-Assistance Group Members Share the Same Address"

This rule has been rescinded and filed as new. It has been rewritten in order to clarify the policy regarding non-assistance group members.

CHAPTER 7000

5101:4-7-14, "Food Assistance: Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements Program"

This rule has been rescinded and filed as new. It has been rewritten in order to clarify the policy regarding Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program. Also, the appendix to this rule is now obsolete. The appendix to this rule explained the procedures for requesting SAVE verification. This information is available on the Internet using the following URL address: https://jfs.ohio.gov/refugee/countyinfo.stm.

Instructions: The following chart identifies the material that should be removed from the Food Assistance Certification Handbook and the material that should be added.