State clarifies when IEP teams may change placement without new FBA/BIP

Nov 19, 2025

The State Board proposed clarifications to rules governing functional behavior assessments (FBA) and behavior intervention plans (BIP) so IEP teams may adjust a student's least-restrictive environment in cases of imminent safety risk; committee clarified timelines and parental participation and approved the rule.

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State Board staff told lawmakers the rule clarifies that an IEP team may adjust a student's least-restrictive environment without first preparing an FBA or BIP if the student's behavior poses an immediate safety risk to the student or others.

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