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H.R. 7854

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To require schools and child welfare agencies to be notified when an unaccompanied minor is placed in the jurisdiction of such schools and agencies.
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Committee
Latest Action · April 2, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Congress
118th (2023–2025)
Introduced
April 2, 2024
Cosponsors (0)
None
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This bill requires federal authorities to notify local school districts and child welfare agencies within 96 hours whenever an unaccompanied minor is placed with a sponsor in their jurisdiction. The notification must include the sponsor's residential address to help schools and child welfare agencies track the child's location and ensure they receive appropriate education and services. The law affects unaccompanied alien children in the immigration system, as well as school administrators and child welfare officials who need this information to monitor the children's welfare and educational needs. There is no specific funding mechanism or authorization amount included in the bill, though it does require the Director of the agency responsible for minor placement (within the Department of Homeland Security) to implement this notification requirement. The bill aims to improve coordination between federal immigration authorities and local institutions that serve unaccompanied minors.

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