“In these circumstances, school administration should ask the superintendent for direction on how to proceed. If the administration determines that notifying the family carries risks for the student, it should work closely with the student to assess the degree to which, if any, the family will be involved in the process and must consider the age, health, well-being and safety of the student.”

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

The guidance for secondary students in Westerly Public Schools' 2017 transgender policy outlines procedures when notifying a family may carry risks for the student.