Maine School Administrative District 60 has “Transgender Student Support Plan” that appears to explain that parents may not be involved with their children’s gender identity at school

Parents Defending Education submitted a public records request to Maine School Administrative District 60 seeking any guidance on transgender issues. The district provided PDE with a document labeled as a “Transgender Student Support Plan.” The support plan asks for a student’s “preferred gender identity,” “preferred gender expression,” and “preferred pronouns.” The plan appears to explain that involvement of parents is not necessary but just “highly encouraged.” The district states in the plan:

Provide name and position for each participant (participants to be considered include but are not limited to the following): student (always included); parents/guardians (highly encouraged); school administrator, school counselor and/or social worker; school nurse; a former or current teacher of student; other school staff or outside provider based on student needs (i.e. special education staff, health care or mental health provider, etc.). Any adult involved in the development of a plan must be someone with whom the student is comfortable.

The plan also explains that students can use the restrooms and locker rooms that match their preferred gender identity. The plan has a section specifically for “gender fluidity” for students who change their gender often.