File a certificate of enrollment with your county attendance officer each year by Sep 15. No testing or reporting.
Yes — homeschooling is legal in every U.S. state. Mississippi is a low-regulation state, meaning you file a one-time notice or declaration, with no ongoing testing or reporting. Children roughly ages 6–17 must be enrolled in school or a legal homeschool.
In Mississippi, you send a notice to your county school attendance officer. File the certificate of enrollment with the county attendance officer between the first day of school and Sep 15.
Specific deadlines and details can change year to year and vary by district — always confirm the current rules with your district or state.
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