Overview
- Gov. Glenn Youngkin directed the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation to open a criminal inquiry into claims that Centreville High staff arranged and financed abortions for minor students without parental consent.
- Fairfax County Public Schools has launched an internal personnel investigation and pledged full cooperation as officials examine potential misuse of school funds and adherence to state law.
- The allegations originate from an Aug. 5 independent report by Walter Curt, which cited handwritten statements and recordings alleging a school social worker scheduled appointments and paid clinic fees in 2021.
- Virginia law mandates that at least one parent be notified before a minor receives an abortion unless a judge grants a judicial bypass, with violations carrying possible civil or criminal consequences.
- Public reporting has not independently corroborated the underlying evidence, and investigators are reviewing documents and testimony before naming any individuals or filing charges.