“Generally, notification to a student's parent(s)/guardian(s) about their gender identity, expression, or transition is unnecessary, as they are already aware and supportive. However, some transgender students do not want their parents to know about their transgender status. These situations must be addressed on a case-by-case basis and require schools to balance the goal of supporting the student with the desire that parents be kept informed about their children.”

Westerly Public Schools · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-23

The guidance for secondary students in Westerly Public Schools' 2017 transgender policy addresses parental notification about student gender identity.