It's not simple, but fortunately some very smart people, who care a great deal, have done the work to prepare policy ideas.
Here is the
GLSEN Model Local Education Agency Policy on Transgender and Non-Binary students.
I was fortunate enough to work at a school that just took this policy in its entirety. I would make the same recomendation to any school or district I worked for.
Here is the specific language around medical records:
Quote:
When requested by the student and their parent/guardian, a transgender or nonbinary student’s name should be changed in the Student Database/Information System to reflect their affirmed gender.
If a student has not disclosed their gender identity to a parent/guardian, and as a result the database/information system information cannot be changed, their affirmed name shall be noted as a “preferred name” in the system͘ This affirmed name should be used by staff and peers, according to the transgender or nonbinary student’s wishes.
Attendance rosters and ID cards should reflect the student’s wishes with regards to name and/or gender marker/pronouns, regardless of the database/information system. The legal name should be used only where specifically required. Districts and schools should determine which uses require the legal name, including whether it is required for specific testing or reporting purposes.
Students may, upon request, have a diploma and course records reissued with a name change after graduation.
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