; (2) place the State on probation; or (3) deem the State ineligible to continue to participate in the partnership. (c) Implementation (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall implement the recommendation of the Partnership Office under subsection (b). (2) Exception (A) In general Subject to subparagraph (B), the Secretary may choose not to implement the recommendation of the Partnership Office under subsection (b). (B) Reasons and report If the Secretary chooses not to implement the recommendation of the Partnership Office under subsection (b), the Secretary shall— (i) provide an explanation for such decision