Pub. L. 116-26, tit. IV, sec. 406 (as amended)

Pub. L. 116-26, tit. IV, sec. 406 (as amended)

Year: 2019Length: 118 wordsOfficial source
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.
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