Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Unauthorized Student Abortions
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) in Virginia has initiated an investigation into claims that school staff arranged abortions for underage students without parental consent. The allegations, which date back to 2021, involve Centreville High School in Union Hill, where staff allegedly arranged and funded abortions for girls, including a 17-year-old. Officials stated they are conducting a thorough probe into the matter.
According to reports, FCPS was made aware of these concerning allegations in 2021, prompting an immediate and comprehensive investigation. The school district said in a statement to local news outlet WJLA that they take all concerns about student wellbeing seriously. However, they emphasized that they are not aware of any instances where staff have arranged abortions for students, including in this case.
FCPS policy states that every effort should be made to encourage and support students suspecting pregnancy to discuss their concerns with their parents or guardians. However, it does not make it mandatory for staff to inform parents about those conversations. The school district told WJLA that they are not aware of any instances of staff arranging abortions for students, including in this case, and are conducting an investigation into these claims.
Pro-life groups have reacted to the “secretly arranged” abortions for students at Centreville High School. 40 Days for Life wrote on X, “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.”
Fox News Digital has reached out to FCPS for additional comment. These allegations have sparked a broader debate about the role of schools in reproductive healthcare decisions and the legal boundaries of parental consent in such matters.