Mississippi
Legal without state approval or testing
Low Regulation
Mississippi offers very flexible homeschooling with minimal requirements. No notification or testing is needed—simply teach required subjects and maintain curriculum documentation.
At a Glance
Compulsory Ages
6-17
Notice Required
No
No notification required to state or school district
Assessment Required
No
No standardized testing required
Teacher Qualifications
No teaching credentials required
Legal Requirements
Getting Started
No notification required to state or school district
Legal Status
Legal without state approval or testing
Required Subjects
✓Reading
✓Language Arts
✓Mathematics
✓Science
✓Social Studies
Assessment & Testing
No standardized testing required
Record Keeping
Keep records of curriculum materials used
Additional Information
Diploma Issuing
Parents may issue diploma
Umbrella Schools
Umbrella schools are allowed in this state.
Special Education Access
Homeschooled students have access to special education services.
Sports & Extracurricular Access
Sports participation through traditional public schools may be limited.
Key Statutes
- Miss. Code Ann. § 37-13-91