b'Table of ContentsIntroduction .1Model Policy Language 2Purpose .3Scope .3Definitions .3Prevention .5Intervention .6Parental Notification and Involvement 7Re-Entry Procedure 9In-School Suicide Attempts 10Out-of-School Suicide Attempts 10After a Suicide Death .11Sample Language for Student Handbook 14 Commentary15Parental Involvement .16Importance of School-Based Mental Health Supports .17Risk Factors and Protective Factors .17Best Practice: Suicide Prevention Task Force .20Referrals and LGBTQ Youth 20Bullying and Suicide 21Points to Consider When Developing Re-Entry Policies .21Relevant State Laws .22District Liability .23Messaging and Suicide Contagion 23Implementation .25Appendix .27Resources 28Endnotes .31'