These rules are proposed to be effective February 1, 2004. If no revisions are made to the proposed rules prior to the finalization by JCARR, they will become effective on a permanent basis on February 1, 2004. If changes are necessary, a copy of the revised rules will be forwarded to you at that time.

The following rules were reviewed in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code Section 119.032. Each state agency is required to review its rules a minimum of once every five years. The intent of the law is to ensure that 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 and local agencies will be given increased flexibility. The purpose of a rule review is to determine whether a rule should be continued without amendment, be amended, or be rescinded, taking into consideration each rule's scope and purpose.

Rules reviewed include the following:

5101:4-6-07, 5101:4-6-11, 5101:4-6-19, 5101:4-6-21, 5101:4-6-23, 5101:4-6-25, 5101:4-6-29, and 5101:4-6-32.

5101:4-6-07: Food Stamps: Strikers

This rule has been amended to correspond with the language in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). There are no changes to this rule which directly impact the eligibility of applicants/recipients or how any county agency will administer the program.

5101:4-6-11: Food Stamps: Determining Eligibility of AGs with Income from Self-Employment

This rule has been amended to add language regarding the treatment of exempt income of migrant farm laborers' children.

5101:4-6-19: Food Stamps: Determining Eligibility of SSI AGs

This rule has been amended to change the requirement that county agencies send a JFS 04219 - "Request for Contact (RFC)" to AGs whose SSI benefits are denied, advising the AG that work registration or completion of the Information Form may be required, rather than issuing a JFS 07404 - "Notice of Expiration" to shorten the certification period.

5101:4-6-21: Food Stamps: Determining Eligibility of Resident Farm Laborers

This rule is being rescinded because the language in this rule is a duplication of the language contained in 5101:4-6-11.

5101:4-6-23: Determining Eligibility of Migrant Farm Laborers

This rule is being rescinded because the language in this rule is a duplication of the language contained in 5101:4-6-11.

5101:4-6-25: Determining Eligibility of School Employees

This rule is being rescinded because the language in this rule is a duplication of the language contained in 5101:4-6-11 and 5101:4-4-31.

5101:4-6-29: Elderly, Disabled Individuals Living with Others

There are no changes to this rule which directly impact the eligibility of applicants/recipients or how any county agency will administer the program.

5101:4-6-32: Interim Disaster Procedures

This rule is being amended to add the date in which the Food Stamp Act was enacted (1977).

Fiscal Impact

There should be minimal or no fiscal impact for the county agencies to implement this FSTL. No additional staff will be needed. No additional supplies, equipment or travel is involved.

Training and Technical Assistance

Training and technical assistance needs to implement these rules will be minimal. Clarification regarding these rules will be available to county staff by ODJFS through the Bureau of County Oversight and Support, Program Policy Services staff.

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