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(A) Conflict with Revised Code
(1) Section (5) of Amended Substitute Senate Bill 238 of the 126th General Assembly (09/06) sets forth the following provision: Not later than September 30, 2006, the director of job and family services shall adopt rules as necessary for the state to comply with 42 U.S.C. 607(i)(2) (08/96). If necessary to bring the state into compliance with 42 U.S.C. 607(i)(2) (08/96), the rules may deviate from Chapter 5107. of the Revised Code. Rules adopted under this section that govern financial and other administrative requirements applicable to the department of job and family services and county departments of job and family services shall be adopted in accordance with section 111.15 of the Revised Code as if they were internal management rules. All other rules adopted under this section shall be adopted in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code.
(2) The county department of job and family services (CDJFS) shall administer the work activity programs in accordance with the requirements contained in this rule and not in accordance with sections 5107.40, 5107.42, 5107.43 and 5107.64 of the Revised Code.
(3) All applicable requirements contained in the Revised Code sections referenced in paragraph (A)(2) of this rule have been incorporated in this rule.
(B) Definitions and requirements
(1) The CDJFS shall establish and administer alternative activities for work eligible individuals participating in Ohio works first (OWF). In establishing alternative activities, the CDJFS is not limited by the restrictions Title IV-A imposes on activities.
(2) Alternative activities are activities designed to promote self sufficiency and personal responsibility and are intended to address temporary and permanent barriers to participating in work activities.
(3) Hours of participation that individuals complete in alternative activities do not count toward the federal work participation rate.
(4) The following are examples of alternative activities that a CDJFS may establish:
(a) Parenting classes and life-skills training;
(b) Participation in an alcohol or drug addiction program certified by the department of alcohol and drug addiction services under section 3793.06 of the Revised Code;
(c) In the case of a homeless assistance group, finding a home;
(d) In the case of a work eligible individual who has been the victim of domestic violence, residing in a domestic violence shelter, receiving counseling or treatment related to the domestic violence, or participating in criminal justice activities against the domestic violence offender;
(e) An education program under which a participant who does not speak English attends English as a second language course.
(5) There are no minimum number of hours required for assignment in alternative activities.
(6) There are no limitations as to the number of work eligible individuals who may be assigned to alternative activities.
Effective: 10/01/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 12/29/2011
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 5107.05, Section 5 of Amended Substitute Senate Bill 238 of the 126th General Assembly
Rule Amplifies: 5107.05
Prior Effective Dates: 9/29/2006 (Emer.), 12/29/2006