Homeschooling in Mississippi
Mississippi requires a Certificate of Enrollment filed with your county school attendance officer by September 15 each year, and nothing else. No required subjects, no minimum number of school days, no testing, no portfolio, no evaluator, and no parent credential required under Mississippi Code §37-13-91.
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How to Homeschool in Mississippi (2026): Certificate of Enrollment and What the Law Requires
Mississippi requires a Certificate of Enrollment filed with your county school attendance officer by September 15 each year. No testing, no portfolio, no evaluator, and no parent credential required. Here is what the law says and how to comply.
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How to Withdraw Your Child From Public School in Mississippi (2026): Step by Step
Withdrawing your child from public school in Mississippi means filing a Certificate of Enrollment with your county school attendance officer and notifying the school. Here is the exact sequence.
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How to Homeschool High School in Mississippi (2026): Diplomas, State Grants on Your Transcript, and College
In Mississippi you file a yearly Certificate of Enrollment and issue the diploma yourself. Here is how the transcript, MTAG and MESG grants, dual enrollment, and college work.
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