House chairman targets Loudoun schools leader before hearing

A powerful House committee chairman is accusing Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Aaron Spence of child abuse and neglect ahead of a congressional hearing focused on parental rights, school policies and accountability. Rep. Tim Walberg, chairman of the House Committee on Education and Workforce, has called Spence to testify at a hearing titled "Breaking Trust: Attacks on Parental Rights, Inappropriate Content, and Legal Abuses in America's Schools." The hearing is scheduled for June 10 and will examine a range of issues involving school districts across the country. The criticism comes as Loudoun County Public Schools continues to face scrutiny from some lawmakers and advocacy groups over student safety, parental notification policies and past controversies involving the school system. Spence has said he welcomes the opportunity to testify before Congress and discuss the work being done in Loudoun County schools, emphasizing the district's commitment to students, families and compliance with state and federal laws. This report breaks down the accusations, Loudoun County Public Schools' response, and what to expect from the congressional hearing. READ MORE: https://wjla.com/news/local/house-cha... #LoudounCounty #LCPS #AaronSpence #Congress #TimWalberg #Education #ParentalRights #VirginiaPolitics #SchoolBoard #7News _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: 7News on Facebook:   / 7newsdc   7News on Twitter:   / 7newsdc   7News on Instagram:   / 7newsdc   Subscribe to WJLA on YouTube:    / @7newsdc   Daily News Playlist:    • WJLA Washington, DC - Daily News   For more information, visit https://wjla.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 703.236.9480 WJLA is the local ABC affiliate for the greater Washington DC area. From our studios in Arlington, VA ABC7 covers national and local news, sports, and weather. #WJLA #DCNews #7NewsDC This video and all Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information contact us at [email protected]