State option to include Tribal caseworker visits for purposes of satisfying monthly caseworker visit requirements

Section 424(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 624(f)) is amended— (1) by inserting (1) after (f); and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) For purposes of determining whether a State has met the requirements of paragraph (1), a State may elect to include visits made by caseworkers on behalf of a tribal child welfare agency if— (A) the tribal child welfare agency has an agreement with the State under this subpart, subpart 2, or under part E with respect to administering funds or carrying out the requirements of this subpart, subpart 2, or part E with regard to children in foster care; (B) such visits meet the requirements of section 422(b)(17); and (C) such visits are reported through a coordinated data-sharing agreement..