CONCLUSIONS
This study describes the creation of the School District Suicide Policy
Evaluation Tool (SDSPET), an instrument designed to quantitatively
assess school-based suicide prevention policies based on the Model
School District Policy. By analyzing districts in Utah, the SDSPET was
able to identify policy strengths and weaknesses as well as statewide
trends. Upon completion of further testing to establish its reliability
and validity across a wider geographical region and larger sample, the
SDSPET could be a valuable resource for schools nationwide as they
strive to improve their suicide prevention efforts and become more
comprehensive in their policies.