Virginia’s Governor, Glenn Youngkin, has initiated a criminal investigation into claims that staff at Centreville High School in Fairfax County facilitated abortions for students without parental consent. Allegations suggest that school employees arranged and funded abortions for minors, including a 17-year-old girl, potentially using public funds in the process.
The investigation follows reports that staff members may have arranged abortions during 2021 without notifying the students’ parents. In a statement released on Wednesday, Youngkin expressed his serious concern regarding these allegations, emphasizing the importance of transparency and parental involvement in such significant matters.
“I am directing the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation to open a full criminal investigation into the matter immediately,” Youngkin stated. The governor’s directive underscores the gravity of the situation and the potential misuse of public resources.
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) acknowledged the initiation of an investigation after becoming aware of the claims surrounding Centreville High School. “We have serious questions about these allegations that must be answered,” FCPS said in a statement to Fox News Digital. The school system emphasized that any actions contrary to their policy from 2021 would not be acceptable.
In response to the allegations, FCPS has engaged an external investigator to uncover the facts. “We all deserve to know exactly what happened. We will take appropriate action as necessary,” the district added. Earlier this month, when asked about whether staff had arranged abortions for students, FCPS stated it had no knowledge of such instances but has since commenced an investigation upon receiving the allegations.
FCPS policy encourages students who suspect they may be pregnant to discuss their concerns with their parents or guardians. However, the policy does not explicitly require school employees to inform parents about such discussions. This ambiguity has drawn criticism from pro-life groups, who have condemned the reported actions of Centreville High School staff.
40 Days for Life, a pro-life organization, condemned the alleged “secretly arranged” abortions, stating, “A Fairfax high school secretly arranged and paid for student abortions—without telling parents. This isn’t ‘healthcare.’ It’s state-funded child exploitation. Every official involved must be held accountable.”
As the investigation progresses, the implications of these allegations extend beyond individual accountability, raising significant questions about parental rights and the ethical responsibilities of educational institutions. The situation continues to unfold as both state authorities and FCPS work to ascertain the truth behind these serious claims.
