Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has directed the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation to open a full criminal investigation into allegations that officials within the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system arranged and paid for abortions for minors without parental consent. The probe focuses on claims that school staff, including a social worker at Centreville High School, facilitated and funded abortions for students without notifying their parents. These allegations surfaced following whistleblower reports, including a Centreville High School teacher who raised concerns multiple times over three years. Two students reportedly provided evidence indicating school staff involvement in arranging abortions. The investigation has drawn attention from pro-life groups, which have praised Governor Youngkin's actions. The situation has also highlighted broader debates about school district policies and parental rights in Virginia.
A 2022 email reviewed by WJLA, an ABC affiliate, revealed that a teacher informed a principal at Centreville High School three years ago that a school social worker had aided a student in obtaining an abortion. https://t.co/FE6VAhDVoh https://t.co/QGwQjWLUQx
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