Homeschooling in Mississippi
Tend Wonder makes it easy to start homeschooling in Mississippi. This guide explains who can homeschool, how to give notice, what to plan and record, and how testing works. Tend Wonder then follows your child’s curiosity and helps you find hands-on ideas, books, resources and nearby experiences around Mississippi. Document your learning together in a Learning Journey, and use Education Coverage to see how your child’s activities connect to learning areas in Mississippi.
Requirements
How to start homeschooling in Mississippi
Ages and exceptions
You must enroll your child aged six to seventeen in an education program, which may be home school.
Your five year old must follow the compulsory attendance guidelines if enrolled in public kindergarten.
Register or give notice
You must complete an enrollment form with your local School Attendance Officer every year your compulsory school age child is homeschooled.
You must complete enrollment by August 15 and wait until the current school year ends before enrolling for the next year.
Keep records
You should keep a copy of your enrollment form.(recommended)
You should maintain a portfolio of your child's work, assessments and learning materials.(recommended)
Official resources
- Compulsory School Attendance Enforcement and Dropout Prevention
Mississippi Department of Education
- Home School - Mississippi Department of Education
Mississippi Department of Education
Sources checked November 4, 2026
General information, not legal advice. Requirements can change. Check the official resources for your family's circumstances.
Financial support
Homeschool funding in Mississippi
Our check of official sources found no state funding, scholarship, education savings account or tax program that homeschooling families in Mississippi can use.
Good to know
Mississippi has opted into a federal scholarship tax credit program beginning in tax year 2027.
You can receive a federal tax credit of up to $1,700 for eligible donations to approved scholarship organizations.
Official sources
Last checked November 4, 2026. Eligibility rules change, so confirm with the program before applying.
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