; application to waivers (a) Effective dates (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2) and subsections (b) and (c), the amendments made by this title shall take effect on October 1, 2017. (2) Transition rule In the case of a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act which the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines requires State legislation (other than legislation appropriating funds) in order for the plan to meet the additional requirements imposed by the amendments made by this title, the State plan shall not be regarded as failing to comply with the requirements of such part solely on the basis of the failure of the plan to meet the additional requirements before the first day of the first calendar quarter beginning after the close of the first regular session of the State legislature that begins after the date of enactment of this Act. For purposes of the previous sentence, in the case of a State that has a 2-year legislative session, each year of the session shall be deemed to be a separate regular session of the State legislature. (b) Limitation on federal financial participation for placements that are not in foster family homes and related provisions The amendments made by sections 201(a), 201(b), 201(d), and 202 shall take effect on October 1, 2019. (c) Application to States with waivers In the case of a State that, on the date of enactment of this Act, has in effect a waiver approved under section 1130 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320a–9 ), the amendments made by this title shall not apply with respect to the State before the expiration (determined without regard to any extensions) of the waiver to the extent the amendments are inconsistent with the terms of the waiver. III Continuing Support for Child and Family Services 301. Supporting and retaining foster families for children (a) Supporting and retaining foster parents as a family support service Section 431(a)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 631(a)(2)(B) ) is amended by redesignating