Public School Helps Girl Get Abortion

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Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

Legally in Washington State, she does not need consent.

Or to even notify her parents, which is the case in many states.

Sounds like mom needs to have a talk with her daughter instead of the media.

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I don't get why parents should be outraged either. (saying that in reference to the opening paragraph of the article)

If people that age don't require consent from parents to get an abortion, even if the school did send her off to do it, so what? I admit I don't know the law on that, but if she asked for their help, I'm not exactly sure what would prevent them from helping her. I could only see an issue if she required parental consent for the abortion.

As far as leaving school without consent, I can't see the school facing a heavy punishment over that. They will probably face a reprimand, but that's about it.