Behavior Supports and BIPs in Kansas
How do behavior supports work in a Kansas IEP?
Kansas requires IEP teams to consider the use of positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) when a student's behavior impedes their own learning or the learning of others (K.A.R. 91-40-17(a); 34 CFR 300.324(a)(2)(i)). If the IEP team determines that a student's behavior requires specific intervention, a Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP) based on a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) must be developed and incorporated into the IEP. Following a disciplinary removal of more than 10 school days that constitutes a change of placement, or if the removal was for conduct that was a manifestation of the disability, the IEP team must conduct an FBA (if one has not already been conducted) and develop or review the BIP (K.A.R. 91-40-25; 34 CFR 300.530(f)). Kansas KSDE provides guidance on conducting FBAs and developing BIPs as part of its MTSS framework. The BIP must be implemented by all team members and is treated as part of the IEP. Kansas does not have separate statutory BIP requirements beyond federal IDEA, but KSDE practice standards require data-driven FBA/BIP processes.
What Kansas Requires
The IEP team must consider the use of positive behavioral interventions and supports when behavior impedes a student's learning or the learning of others (K.A.R. 91-40-17(a); 34 CFR 300.324(a)(2)(i)).
A Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP) must be developed if behavior is significantly interfering with learning and positive supports are needed.
Following a disciplinary removal constituting a change of placement for conduct that is a manifestation of the disability, the IEP team must conduct an FBA and implement or revise the BIP (K.A.R. 91-40-25; 34 CFR 300.530(f)(1)).
The BIP must be implemented by all staff working with the student and treated as an enforceable component of the IEP.
KSDE's MTSS framework promotes school-wide PBIS as a tiered system of support for all students, with intensive individualized supports at Tier 3 for students with significant behavioral needs.
Key Timelines
FBA and BIP must be completed within 10 school days after a disciplinary change of placement for conduct that is a manifestation of the disability (K.A.R. 91-40-25; 34 CFR 300.530(f)).
BIP must be reviewed at least annually as part of the IEP review (K.A.R. 91-40-18(a)).
BIP must be revised following any manifestation determination review (MDR) that finds the behavior was a manifestation of the disability (34 CFR 300.530(f)).