FCASMTL 204 (FCL FYR of Rules in 5101:2-5 and 5101:2-7, eff. 10/8/07)
Family, Children and Adult Services Manual Transmittal Letter No. 204
September 7, 2007
TO: Family, Children and Adult Services Manual Holders
FROM: Helen E. Jones-Kelley, Director
SUBJECT: AMENDMENTS TO CHILDREN SERVICES LICENSING RULES IN CHAPTERS 5101:2-5 AND 5101:2-7 AS A RESULT OF THE FIVE YEAR RULE REVIEW

This letter transmits seven amended Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rules governing children services licensing in OAC Chapter 5101:2-5 and 5101:2-7 that are being made as a result of the five year review process. These revisions will be presented in upcoming regional training sessions. The changes are effective October 8, 2007.

5101:2-5-04.1 Acceptance of accreditation in lieu of certification requirements. New language is added to allow the agency to request the licensing specialist to review their accreditation at initial certification and not only at recertification.

5101:2-5-14 Treatment or diagnostic services. Minor grammatical change.

5101:2-5-15 Volunteers and college interns. Minor grammatical change.

5101:2-5-34 PCPA and PNA case plans and administrative case reviews for direct placements. New language is added to require case plans on direct placements to be completed within thirty days from the date of placement.

5101:2-7-08 Alternative care arrangements. New language is added to require any request of respite care for a specialized child, to be in accordance with rule 5101:2-5-13 (A)(16) of the Administrative Code.

5101:2-7-11 Socialization and education. Minor grammatical change.

5101:2-7-15 Transportation. New language is added to include the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system as a means or restraint for children in an automobile.

LOCATIONREMOVE AND FILE AS OBSOLETEINSERT/REPLACEMENT
Foster Care LicensingOAC 5101:2‑5‑04.1OAC 5101:2‑5‑04.1
 OAC 5101:2‑5‑14OAC 5101:2‑5‑14
 OAC 5101:2‑5‑15OAC 5101:2‑5‑15
 OAC 5101:2‑5‑34OAC 5101:2‑5‑34
 OAC 5101:2‑7‑08OAC 5101:2‑7‑08
 OAC 5101:2‑7‑11OAC 5101:2‑7‑11
 OAC 5101:2‑7‑15OAC 5101:2‑7‑15
TRANSMITTALS  FCASMTL No. 204