1. Short title This Act may be cited as the State Flexibility for Family First Transitions Act . 2. State option to extend a child welfare demonstration project (a) In general Section 1130(d)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320a–9(d)(2) ) is amended— (1) by striking In no event and inserting the following: (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B), in no event ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (B) State option to extend termination date (i) Notice of extension Any State conducting a demonstration project under this section that is scheduled to terminate on September 30, 2019, may notify the Secretary at any time prior to August 31, 2019, in such form and manner as the Secretary may require, that the State elects to extend the termination date of the demonstration project, on the same terms and conditions, for such additional period as the State may determine, but in no event beyond September 30, 2021. (ii) Transition plan required No State conducting a demonstration project described in clause (i) may extend the termination date of the project unless the State includes with the notice provided under clause (i) a plan specifying— (I) how the State will transition from the demonstration project to compliance with the requirements of the amendments made by sections 50741(a), 50741(b), and 50742 of Public Law 115–123 by September 30, 2021; and (II) the measures the State will implement to improve permanency outcomes and reduce emancipation from foster care during the remainder of the demonstration project. (iii) Effect of extension on certain requirements If a State submits a notice under clause (i) and a transition plan described in clause (ii) to the Secretary, then— (I) during the period the State continues to conduct a demonstration project under this section, the amendments made by sections 50741(a), 50741(b), and 50742 of Public Law 115–123 , to the extent such amendments are inconsistent with the terms of the demonstration project, shall not apply with respect to that State