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 Office of Family Assistance (OFA) has completed a review of the following rule. This rule has been subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR). The changes will become effective on 7/1/2022.

Chapter 1000

5101:4-1-15 "Food assistance: nondiscrimination."

This rule describes the process and procedures for county agencies to meet Federal nondiscrimination requirements.  OFA amended this rule. Changes to the rule include: 

• Language was added to paragraph (B) to clarify individuals may file discrimination complaints with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and/or Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS);
• Paragraph (B)(1)(a) was updated with the website to directly obtain the USDA Program Disclination Complaint Form (AD-3027);
• Language from paragraph (B)(1)(b) was moved to (B)(1)(a) to combine information on how to access the USDA Program Disclination Complaint Form (AD-3027);
• Language was added to paragraph (B)(2) to clarify how to file a written complaint with ODJFS;
• Language was stricken from paragraph (C) to correctly identify the information needed to file a written complaint;
• Edits were made to Paragraph (E) to detail when an investigation will be conducted; and
• Minor grammatical and date changes for clarity.