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How to homeschool in Mississippi

The August 15 certificate is the only filing.

Checked November 2026 against the HSLDA summary for Mississippi. Laws change, so confirm with the source before you file.

Mississippi requirements at a glance

Notice to the state or district

Yes, every year. A certificate of enrollment to the school attendance officer every year by August 15, with each child’s name, date of birth and a simple description of the education.

Minimum school time

None set.

Required subjects

None specified.

Parent qualifications

None.

Testing or evaluation

None required.

Records to keep

None required. Keep a copy of the certificate.

Compulsory school ages

6–17

Legal ways to homeschool in Mississippi

  • Home study program

What to do, step by step

  1. 01

    File your notice

    A certificate of enrollment to the school attendance officer every year by August 15, with each child’s name, date of birth and a simple description of the education.

    Write the letter of intent
  2. 02

    Plan your school year

    Mississippi sets no minimum number of days or hours. A planned calendar still makes the year easier to keep on track.

    Plan the school year
  3. 03

    Track attendance as you go

    Records Mississippi asks for: none required. Keep a copy of the certificate. Even where nothing is required, a dated log protects you if you move, return to school or apply to college.

    Open the attendance tracker
  4. 04

    Keep everything in one place

    Attendance, report cards, reading and field trip logs, test scores and work samples, in the order an evaluator or a school district usually asks for them.

    See the Records Binder

Mississippi homeschool questions

Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Mississippi?

A certificate of enrollment to the school attendance officer every year by August 15, with each child’s name, date of birth and a simple description of the education.

How many days do you have to homeschool in Mississippi?

Mississippi does not set a minimum number of days or hours for homeschoolers.

What subjects are required in Mississippi?

None specified.

Does Mississippi require testing for homeschoolers?

None required.

Do parents need a teaching certificate in Mississippi?

No. Parents do not need any particular qualification.

Confirm before you file

This page summarizes the law in plain English and is not legal advice. Read the HSLDA legal summary for Mississippi and your state’s own education department page, and compare all 50 states in our homeschool laws by state guide.

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