This letter transmits amendment to Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) Rules 5101:2-48-08 and 5101:2-48-22 as a result of the Common Sense Initiative Office project to revise outdated language and terminology regarding communication methods in OAC rules. These rules will be effective May 1, 2022. The following is a brief explanation of the changes:

OAC 5101:2-48-08 entitled Adoption Inquiry provides guidance to agencies on the procedures an agency must take when contacted by a prospective adoptive applicant. Paragraph (C) was amended to change outdated terminology from telephone number to contact information. Paragraph (E) was amended to change terminology from telephone number to contact information.

OAC 5101:2-48-22 entitled Adoptive Family Case Record provides guidance to agencies on preparing and maintaining case records. Paragraph (B)(24) was amended to change terminology from telephone call to contact.

INSTRUCTIONS: The following chart indicates the material that should be removed from the Family, Children and Adult Services Manual (FCASM) and the materials that are to be inserted in the FCASM.