This letter transmits changes to Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rule 5101:2-39-01 which is being amended as a result of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA); CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2010.
The following is a brief explanation of the changes.
OAC 5101:2-39-01 "Removal of a child from his own home" sets forth the requirements that apply to the PCSAs and PCPAs for removal and reunification of the child from their own home. This rule is being amended to include new language to ensure that reunification is not required of a child with a parent who has registered with a sex offender registry in accordance with section 113(a) of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006.
INSTRUCTIONS:
The following chart identifies the material that needs to be removed from the Family, Children and Adult Services Manual (FCASM) and the material that should be added.
LOCATION | REMOVE AND FILE AS OBSOLETE | INSERT/REPLACEMENT |
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SOCIAL SERVICES | 5101:2‑39‑01 | 5101:2‑39‑01 |
TRANSMITTAL LETTER | | FCASMTL No. 291 |