Virginia School District Investigates Staff-Arranged Student Abortions

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) in Virginia is investigating allegations that staff at Centreville High School arranged and paid for abortions for two minor students without parental consent or notification, reportedly violating state law. The accusations include a social worker scheduling and funding an abortion for a 17-year-old student and pressuring a second student, five months pregnant, to have an abortion, which she ultimately fled. Both incidents allegedly had the knowledge and approval of then-principal Chad Lehman, with the costs reportedly covered by school funds. The families of the students were kept in the dark, and a teacher who supported one of the girls faced administrative retaliation. FCPS has stated it is taking the allegations seriously and launched a comprehensive investigation, emphasizing the importance of student wellbeing and adherence to policies requiring parental involvement. Legal analysts suggest that if true, the actions could lead to criminal and civil liabilities for those involved.