Reviewed by Dr. Elizabeth Long, Ph.D. — Director of Special Education, 32 years in public schools.
Yes. As a parent and IEP team member, you can request an FBA any time you believe your child's behavior is interfering with learning. The school isn't legally required to grant every request, but it must consider it, and a written request creates a clear record if you need to escalate.
Dr. Long's Assistant answers your specific questions in plain language — built from Dr. Long's expertise, plus state and federal law read at the source — never the open internet.
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