A Georgia student was kicked out of a school dance last month because of her gender expression, local ABC affiliate WJCL reports.

A school counselor at Rice Creek School in Port Wentworth removed the transgender student from the Valentine’s Day dance and left her isolated in the school library.

Charissa Mehojah says her 13-year-old daughter attended the dance wearing a black blouse, black slacks, eye shadow, and a rose in her hair, describing it as "an outfit that I or you would wear to go out to eat with a loved one."

"She was crying and upset because this was the first time she was able to express who she is inside, in a public setting. Honestly, she was going to go in a dress, but she chose not to just in case it was going to be a problem."

Mehojah says she later met with the school counselor, who explained that she had ejected the teen for wearing a "costume." Mehojah informed the counselor and principal that her daughter is transgender.

"Instead of apologizing and correcting the behavior, they asked for medical proof that my daughter is transgender," she recalls, adding that the principal has since verbally apologized.

WJCL reports that the Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools dress code for non-uniform days does not restrict students from wearing blouses, slacks, makeup, or flowers, regardless of their gender or gender expression.

"SCCPSS supports and respects the rights of all students and does not discriminate based on the individual’s race, color, religion, or sexual orientation," a school district representative responds in a statement. "We encourage students to build communities of inclusion and acceptance at their respective schools in accordance with district policy."

"It is expected that students will adhere to dress code requirements at school and during school sponsored activities," the statement continues. "Any special considerations must be fully communicated so the school can review all requests and respond appropriately. Our information does not support the claim that the school principal asked for 'medical proof' in this situation. Rather, the word 'medical' was referenced when explaining the basis for certain policy exceptions."

"The school remains committed to all students and is working closely with the family to ensure the student is provided a supportive, caring learning environment."