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.