This letter transmits one amended Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rule related to Admission requirements for Residential Infant Care Centers.  The rule has been amended in accordance with new requirements resulting from Substitute House Bill 265 of the 134^th General Assembly (HB 265).  The following is a brief explanation of the rule that will be effective on 2/1/2023.

OAC 5101:2-9-11 entitled Admissions and Admissions Log sets forth guidance for residential facilities to have a written admissions policy. The amendment to this rule adds Residential Infant Care Center as a facility type allowed to admit children under the age of six years.

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.