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) Food 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.

This rule has been reviewed by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) and will be effective on 06/01/2022.

Chapter 3000

5101:4-3-03 "Food assistance: Nonfinancial Eligibility Standard-Residency."

This rule describes the nonfinancial eligibility standard concerning county residency. Changes to the rule include:

• The term “household” was changed to “assistance group” because the definition of “household” in federal rules is a group of individuals who purchase and prepare food together. Whereas Ohio uses the term “assistance group” for a group of individuals who purchase and prepare together; and
• Minor language changes for clarity.