Is homeschooling legal in Mississippi?

Yes. Homeschooling is legal in Mississippi and in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Enroll in a church school program. File once with state. No testing requirement.

Do you have to register or file a notice of intent to homeschool in Mississippi?

Yes. Families in Mississippi need to send a notice of intent (or an equivalent form) before or shortly after they start homeschooling. Enroll in a church school program. File once with state. No testing requirement.

Does Mississippi require standardized testing for homeschoolers?

No. Mississippi does not require standardized testing for homeschooled students.

How many days or hours of instruction does Mississippi require?

Mississippi does not set a specific minimum number of instructional days or hours per year for homeschoolers.

What records should you keep to homeschool in Mississippi?

For Mississippi, Romeschool tracks enrollment reminders and activity log. so your records stay current and audit-ready.

Homeschooling in Mississippi

Enroll in a church school program. File once with state. No testing requirement.

Low regulationNotice of Intent required

What Mississippi requires

Enroll your child in a church school program

Most Mississippi homeschoolers use church school coverage.

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Keep enrollment current

Annual renewal depending on your program.

What Romeschool tracks for you: Enrollment reminders and activity log.

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