Procedures for release

(a) In general The Secretary shall release an unaccompanied noncitizen child from the custody of the Secretary— (1) without unnecessary delay; and (2) as quickly as may be safely accomplished. (b) Provision of records on release On release from the custody of the Secretary, including in circumstances of repatriation, the Director shall provide unaccompanied noncitizen children and their sponsors, as applicable, the unaccompanied noncitizen child’s complete Office of Refugee Resettlement case file and records, including— (1) documentation that details the child’s medical and educational status, progress, and any related evaluations; (2) information relating to any special needs of the child; and (3) any other information relevant to promoting the child’s well-being after release. (c) Prescription medication The Director shall ensure that unaccompanied noncitizen children prescribed medication are released with not less than a 60-day supply of their medication and information from a physician regarding continuing or discontinuing the medication. (d) Transportation Expenses incurred in transporting unaccompanied noncitizen children and their sponsors for the purpose of the release of the child shall be paid by the Office of Refugee Resettlement. (e) Prohibition on Secretary taking child back into custody (1) In general After the release of an unaccompanied noncitizen child from the custody of the Secretary to a sponsor, the Secretary may not take the child back into custody. (2) Reporting to State child welfare agency With respect to a child released from such custody, if the Director becomes aware of a concern related to suspected abuse or neglect in a sponsor’s care, the Director may report such concerns to the applicable State child welfare agency.