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Mississippi Local Homeschooling Resources
- Mississippi Homeschooling Resource Pages
- Mississippi Homeschool Legal Requirements
- Educational resources about Mississippi
- Mississippi Homeschool Conferences and Conventions
- Mississippi Homeschooling Classes and Co-ops
- Other Mississippi Homeschooling Events
- Homeschooling Field Trips
- Homeschooling Support Groups
- Job opportunities for Mississippi homeschool students
Mississippi Homeschooling Resource Pages
Mississippi Homeschooling
Helpful Information, Links & Tips for Homeschoolers in Mississippi
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Mississippi Homeschool Legal Requirements
Homeschool Legal Advantage (HLA)
HLA is an outreach of the Christian Law Association. The CLA has faithfully served churches and families since 1969, and has successfully defended over 8,000 educational freedom related cases. Today, the Homeschool Legal Advantage team includes a large group of full-time attorneys and an additional 200+ affiliated attorneys throughout the United States. HLA stands ready to educate and empower Homeschoolers so that they can respond kindly and confidently to local officials when homeschooling questions arise. And, when direct attorney involvement or even legal representation is required to defend your right to homeschool, as a member of Homeschool Legal Advantage, you can rest assured that assistance from one of our experienced attorneys is only a phone call away! For more information, please visit http://www.HomeschoolLegalAdvantage.com
From C.H.E.H.
Mississippi State Law
Mississippi Compulsory School Attendance Law - SEC. 37-13-91. Compulsory school attendance requirements generally; enforcement of law.
From the Mississippi Department of Education. (i) "Nonpublic school" means an institution for the teaching of children, consisting of a physical plant, whether owned or leased, including a home, instructional staff members and students, and which is in session each school year. This definition shall include, but not be limited to, private, church, parochial and home instruction programs.
State Regulation of Private Schools in Mississippi
From the U.S Department of Education publications. Home Schooling: Home schools meet the definition of "nonpublic schools", which means an institution for the teaching of children, consisting of a physical plant, whether owned or leased, including a home, instructional staff members and students, and which is in session each school year. This definition shall include, but not be limited to, private, church, parochial, and home instruction programs. Miss. Code Ann. § 37-13-91 (2) (I).
The parent/guardian of a child enrolled in a legitimate home school program is required to complete a "Certificate of Enrollment" and return it to the school attendance officer where such child resides on or before September 15 of each year. Miss. Code Ann. § 37-13-91 (3)
Other than the Certificate of Enrollment, there are no current state laws concerning requirements for home schooling programs.
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Mississippi and Regional Homeschool Conferences and Conventions
No current convention information found for Mississippi.
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Other Mississippi Homeschooling Events
Greenwood
Secret Keeper Girl
April 10, 2010
This is a mother daughter event (8-12years old) that teaches the importance of modesty and self worth in Christ by using praise and worship, biblical teachings, 2 fashion shows, games and skits. It is a 2 hour show with an intermission. North Greenwood Baptist Church
Mississippi Homeschooling Classes
No current classes have been submitted.
Mississippi Homeschooling Co-ops
No co-op information found for Mississippi.
Job and Volunteer Opportunities for Mississippi Homeschool Students
No job opportunites have been submitted for MS.
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