When will new 2019-2020 changes take effect?

I'm primarily interested in goal kicks being in play as soon as they are kicked. Will these changes be applied June 1st? Later? Depends on the officiating crew? I know it's best to just ask refs before start of game but am wondering if any association-wide communications will be made/enforced.
 
We were told at our last referee meeting that the changes will not start until some of the tournaments near the end of summer. I would think that we would start in August, so the referees have a chance to adjust before the start of the fall season. The changes will be in affect for the Women's World Cup in June.
 
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