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 rule has been subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR). The rule will become effective on 04/01/2017.

Chapter 3000

5101: 4-3-32, "Food assistance employment and training: supportive services."

The rule describes processes and procedures for county agencies to provide necessary supportive services for individuals participating in the SNAP employment and training program. The Office of Family Assistance amended this rule. Changes to the rule include clarifying in paragraph (C)(2)(c) that a county agency does not exempt an individual whose actual costs of transportation exceeds the expense allowance, rather the county agency determines the individual has good cause for not participating until a suitable component is available or expenses do not exceed the allowance. In addition, the term "food assistance" was replaced with "supplemental nutrition assistance program."