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 based on regulations from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Federal and Nutrition Services (FNS) 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.

These rules have been subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR). The changes will become effective on 05/01/2022.

Chapter 3000

5101:4-3-06 "Food Assistance: Victims of Trafficking."

This rule describes the definitions of trafficking as well as the process of determining the eligibility of victims of trafficking. OFA amended this rule. This rule has been revised with the following changes: 

• (A) was amended for clarity;
• (B)(3) was amended for clarity and was updated to include those who hold a T-6 visa;
• (C) was updated to answer who makes certification determinations for adults and children who are victims of severe forms of trafficking;
• (D)(4) was updated to reference 5101:4-3-22 of the Ohio Administrative Code;
• (D)(5) was amended for clarity;
• (D)(6) was updated to remove reference to expired certification letters; and
• Other minor grammatical changes.

5101:4-3-24 "Food Assistance: Good Cause for Failure to Comply in Providing A Social Security Number."

This rule describes the process of determining good cause for failure to comply with providing a social security number. OFA amended this rule. This rule has been revised with minor changes made for clarity. No other substantive changes were made.