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Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)

Who decides what goes in the BIP — can the school write it without me?

Reviewed by Dr. Elizabeth Long, Ph.D. — Director of Special Education, 32 years in public schools.

The BIP should be developed by the IEP team, which includes you as the parent. You have the right to give input, ask questions about the proposed strategies, and disagree with elements you don't think will work for your child.

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This is educational information, not legal advice. IDEA, Section 504, FERPA, and state rules may differ by situation.

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