MISSISSIPPI HOMESCHOOL LAW

Compulsory School Age: 6 - 17 (by September 1)

Mississippi state law offers one legal homeschooling option, which is to establish and operate a homeschool.  In order to be in compliance with the homeschooling statute, parents must file a "Certificate of Non-Public Enrollment" with their school district's attendance officer by September 15 of each year.  Children schooling under this option are required to attend instruction for the "number of days that each school shall require for promotion from grade to grade."  There are no requirements regarding subjects, parent/teacher qualifications, recordkeeping or reporting, or testing.

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View these websites for more information about Mississippi homeschool laws:

• Home School Legal Defense Association

• National Home Education Network

• Mississippi Education Code for Homeschooling

• Mississippi Department of Education

Please note: This is a brief summary of Mississippi homeschool law and is presented for informative purposes only and not as legal advice.