5101:1-2-10 The reapplication requirement.

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES

 

 

 

DATE:                 August 18, 2014

TIME:                 10:00 am

LOCATION:        Room 3110B Rhodes State Office Tower 30 East Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43215

 

 

 

Pursuant to section 5107.05, and Chapter 119. of the Ohio Revised Code, the director of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services gives notice of the department's intent to amend rules on a permanent basis and of a public hearing thereon. The below rules are being amended to ensure continued state and county compliance with the Amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 2008 (ADAAA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (504).

 

Rule 5101:1-2-01, entitled The application process for Ohio works first, disability financial assistance, and refugee cash assistance, is being proposed for amendment. This rule describes the application process for the Ohio Works First, Disability Financial Assistance, and Refugee Cash Assistance programs. The proposed changes include the requirements for a county agency to: adhere to its Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Plan adopted in accordance with rule 5101:9-2-02 of the Administrative Code; and to explain an individual's rights under the ADAAA/504 during the application interview.

 

Rule 5101:1-2-10, entitled The reapplication requirement, is being proposed for amendment. This rule describes the reapplication process for the Ohio Works First, Disability Financial Assistance and Refugee Cash Assistance programs. Changes to the rule include the requirements for a county agency to: adhere to its ADA Plan adopted in accordance with rule 5101:9-2-02 of the Administrative Code; and explain an individual's rights under the ADA during the application interview.

 

Rule 5101:1-3-11, entitled Ohio works first (OWF): appraisals, assessments, and self sufficiency contract, is being proposed for amendment.  This rule describes the process for appraising and assessing work eligible individuals and developing a self-sufficiency contract in the Ohio Works First program. The changes include the following requirements: a county agency must provide additional screening if an appraisal indicates that a work eligible individual has a physical or mental condition that substantially limits one or more major life activities; and a self-sufficiency contract must include information about the ADA.

 

Rule 5101:1-3-12, entitled Ohio works first: work activities, is being proposed for amendment.  This rule describes what a work activity is in the Ohio Works First program. The changes include the requirement that assignments to work activities must be made in

 

 

 

 

 

accordance with a county agency's ADA Plan and rule 5101:9-2-02 of the Administrative Code.

Rule 5101:4-3-29, entitled Food assistance employment and training: appraisal, is being proposed for amendment.  This rule describes the requirement that each individual applying for or in receipt of food assistance benefits that is not exempt from work registration, must be assessed to determine the best assignment for their skills and needs. The changes include the requirement that an employability plan developed as a result of the appraisal must include an explanation of the individual's rights under the ADA and a description of each reasonable modification made for the individual (if any).

Rule 5101:4-3-30, entitled Food assistance employment and training program, is being proposed for amendment. This rule describes the requirements for a county agency to develop an employment and training plan. The proposed changes include the requirements for a plan to be adopted by a county agency to include an explanation of a participant's rights under the ADA.

A copy of the proposed rules is available, without charge, to any person affected by the rules at the address listed below. The rules are also available on the internet at  http://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/. A public hearing on the proposed rules will be held at the date, time and location listed at the top of this notice. Either written or oral testimony will be taken at the public hearing. Additionally, written comments submitted or postmarked no later than the date of the public hearing will be treated as testimony.

Requests for a copy of the proposed rules or comments on the rules should be submitted by mail to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Office of Legal and Acquisition Services, 30 East Broad Street, 31st Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3414, by fax at [phone], or by e-mail at [e-mail].