Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) in Virginia is facing a scandal that has parents across the country alarmed.
The district has launched an investigation into Centreville High School over accusations that staff arranged and even funded abortions for students in 2021 – without parental consent.
The allegations first appeared on the W.C. Dispatch Substack and were later reported by The Daily Signal and local outlet WJLA-TV, the ABC affiliate in Washington, D.C.
According to reports, one of the students was just 17 years old when the procedure occurred. In a handwritten statement, later translated for clarity, the student claimed that school social worker Carolina Díaz scheduled the abortion, paid the clinic’s fees, and swore her to secrecy.
Another Centreville student, five months pregnant and wanting to keep her baby, said she was pressured by the same social worker and told she “had no choice.”
The girl ultimately fled the clinic before the procedure took place. She later confided in her teacher, Zenaida Perez, who confirmed with the family that they had never been told about the plan to terminate the pregnancy. Perez provided audio evidence to back up the claim.
Both students allege that Principal Chad Lehman was aware of what was happening. Reports also suggest taxpayer funds may have been used to cover abortion costs.
Trust Broken on Every Level
Virginia law requires minors to have either parental consent or a judge’s approval before obtaining an abortion.
FCPS policy also states that staff should encourage students to involve their parents in pregnancy decisions and that personnel may not promise to keep such information secret from families.
If the allegations are true, both the law and district rules were ignored.
Superintendent Michelle Reid addressed the issue in a letter, saying: “I want to stress that at no time would the situation as described in these allegations be acceptable in Fairfax County Public Schools.”
The district maintains it had no prior knowledge but has launched its own investigation.
Outrage Grows Nationwide
Pro-life and parental rights groups have condemned the allegations in strong terms.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has ordered the Virginia State Police to open a full criminal investigation into the matter.
“We need to get to the bottom of this and hold people accountable,” he said in his official statement.
Could This Happen in Nevada?
While the scandal is happening in Virginia, it hits close to home for parents in Nevada.
Clark County, which oversees one of the largest school districts in the country, has faced heated debates over sex education, student privacy, and transparency.
Groups like Moms for Liberty in Nevada have been pushing for stronger parental notification laws and safeguards to ensure families are never cut out of the loop.
The Fairfax County case is a cautionary tale. If it can happen in one of the country’s most high-profile school districts, parents in Nevada are right to ask whether similar overreach could occur here.
When Schools Step Into Parents’ Shoes
At its core, this controversy raises a simple but critical question: who should make major life decisions for children – parents or school officials?
The answer couldn’t be more obvious. Schools are supposed to teach reading, math, and science, not step into the role of parents.
The Fairfax County investigation is ongoing. Parents, pro-life groups, and elected officials are demanding answers and accountability.
Schools should never replace parents – and when they try, both children and families end up getting hurt.
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