How to homeschool in Mississippi
The rules for 2026–27 in plain words: what to send, when, what to teach and what to keep.
✓ Checked against Mississippi law on Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed
What changed
Nothing since we began checking Mississippi’s own pages every week in October 2026.
- Ages
- 6 to 17
- Notice
- Each year
- Tests
- None
- Set time
- None
What to do
- Certificate of enrollment to your district’s school attendance officerBy Aug 15 each yearMississippi’s form or page for it
- Teach your children at homeYou can teach, with no set qualifications. No set subjects, days or tests.
- Keep a copy of your certificate of enrollmentThat’s all Mississippi asks you to keep.
Source: mdek12.org
This is a plain summary, not legal advice. Laws change; check with your state or district if you’re unsure. Also see Minnesota, Missouri, or all 50 states + DC.