(A) No court, public children services agency, private child placing agency, or private noncustodial agency shall deny or limit a person from any of the following solely on the basis that the person has a disability:

Terms Used In Ohio Code 2131.031

  • Child: includes child by adoption. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Person: includes an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, and association. See Ohio Code 1.59

(1) Exercising custody, parenting time, or visitation rights with a minor;

(2) Adopting a minor;

(3) Serving as a foster caregiver for a minor;

(4) Appointment as a guardian for a minor.

(B) Division (A) of this section shall not be construed to guarantee or grant a person with a disability a right to conduct activities or exercise authority as described in that division.

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