As used in this section, “children with special needs” has the same meaning as in rules adopted under section 5153.163 of the Revised Code.

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If the department of job and family services determines that money in the putative father registry fund created under section 2101.16 of the Revised Code is more than is needed to perform its duties related to the putative father registry, the department may use surplus moneys in the fund to promote adoption of children with special needs.