AFL said it wants records showing who wrote and approved the six-page guide, whether outside groups helped shape it, and has pointed to a FOIA request as it examines the policy.
The Aug. 27 guide tells teachers not to associate the attacks with Islam or Muslims, to prepare for anti-Muslim rhetoric, and to create safe spaces for Muslim and Middle Eastern students.
Fairfax schools did not identify the guide's authors or approvers, but a Sept. 11 statement said the district condemns the attacks and is reviewing the materials after community feedback.
The dispute centers on whether commemorating the attacks should emphasize the 2,977 victims and community impact or more directly address the extremist ideology behind al Qaeda's hijackings.
What unseen groups shaped this controversial 9/11 school curriculum, and could an ongoing investigation expose a nationwide shift in historical education?
Can schools teach the harsh realities of historical tragedies without alienating students, or does prioritizing emotional safety inevitably sanitize the past?