This letter transmits the rescission of the Ohio Administrative Code rules 5101:9-14-03 and 5101:9-14-04 as a result of the statewide implementation of alternative response. The rescission will become effective July 31, 2012.

The following is a brief explanation of the rules.

Rule 5101:9-14-03 entitled "Implementation of Pilot Protocols for Public Children Services Agencies Participating in the Alternative Response Pilot Program." This rule outlined implementation requirements for the PCSA within the Alternative Response pilot program.

Rule 5101:9-14-04 entitled "PCSA Requirements for Alternative Response to Child Abuse and/or Neglect." This rule outlined the PCSA procedural requirements for responding to child abuse and/or neglect reports within the Alternative Response pathway during the pilot program.

INSTRUCTIONS:

The following chart depicts what materials should be removed from the Administrative Procedure Manual (APM) and what material should be inserted in the APM.