Transition of Ohio works first sanctioned assistance groups and compliance

(A) How is a self sufficiency contract failure and/or refusal for an Ohio works first (OWF) assistance group that occurred prior to September 1, 2013 ended? Individuals sanctioned due to a self sufficiency contract failure and/or refusal that occurred prior to September 1, 2013 must serve the minimum sanction period. The sanction shall be ended once the minimum sanction period has expired.

(B) How does an OWF assistance group sanctioned due to a self sufficiency contract failure and/or refusal prior to September 1, 2013 begin receiving OWF once that sanction has ended pursuant to paragraph (A) of this rule?

(1) The OWF assistance group will reapply under section 5107.12 of the Revised Code and rule 5101:1-2-01 of the Administrative Code; and

(2) Enter into a new self sufficiency contract as set forth in rule 5101:1-3-11 of the Administrative Code.

(C) How is a self sufficiency contract failure or refusal sanction for an OWF assistance group that occurred on or after September 1, 2013 ended? Individuals sanctioned due to a self sufficiency contract failure and/or refusal that occurred on or after September 1, 2013 must complete the compliance process as set forth in rule 5101:1-3-15 of the Administrative Code.