This letter transmits Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rules 5101:2-38-04 and 5101:2-38-07, which were amended due to revisions in Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 2151.412 upon the passing of House Bill 110 of the 134th General Assembly (HB 110). These rules outline the requirements for concurrent planning to be addressed in the family case plan and during the semiannual administrative review (SAR) by a Private Child Placing Agency (PCPA). These rules will become effective on 1/1/2023.

The following is a brief explanation of the rules:

OAC 5101:2-38-07 entitled PCPA Family Case Plan for Children in Custody or Under Protective Supervision identifies the requirements for a PCPA when completing a family case plan. The rule includes requirements for concurrent planning within the family case plan when a child enters temporary custody of a PCPA. Language has been included to meet federal and state requirements established in ORC 2151.412.

OAC 5101:2-38-04 entitled PCPA Requirements for Completing the Semiannual Administrative Review identifies the requirements for a PCPA when completing a semiannual administrative review. The rule includes requirements to review the concurrent plan. Language has been included to meet federal and state requirements established in ORC 2151.412.

INSTRUCTIONS:

The following chart indicates the materials that should be removed from the Family, Children and Adult Services Manual (FCASM) and the materials that should be added.