Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) 👇 In the context of an Individualized Education Program (IEP), an FBA is an assessment process used to understand the underlying reasons (functions) of a student's behavior. Understanding a function of a behavior is important because it helps educators develop effective behavior intervention plans (BIPs) or strategies tailored to the individual student's needs, ideally giving them options for behaviors that are more socially acceptable that meet the functi