Pub. L. 116-26, tit. IV, sec. 406
Pub. L. 116-26, tit. IV, sec. 406
Sec. 406. (a) The Secretary shall ensure that, when feasible, no unaccompanied alien child is at an unlicensed facility if the child—(1) is not expected to be placed with a sponsor within 30 days;(2) is under the age of 13;(3) does not speak English or Spanish as his or her preferred language;(4) has known special needs, behavioral health issues, or medical issues that would be better served at an alternative facility;(5) is a pregnant or parenting teen; or(6) would have a diminution of legal services as a result of the transfer to such an unlicensed facility.(b) ORR shall notify a child’s attorney of record in advance of any transfer, where applicable.