What is Chronic Absenteeism? A student who misses 10% or more of their school days, which averages to just two days a month, for any reason, is considered chronically absent. […]

The following link provides information regarding FY26 School Improvement Identifications and 1003 Allocations: FY26 School Improvement Allocations 2025-2026 School Improvement Identifications The following link provides information regarding FY25 School Improvement […]

MDE Procurement Procurement staff facilitates the procurement of goods and services necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the Mississippi Department of Education. We maintain and ensure compliance with […]

The Mississippi Statewide Accountability System rates schools and school districts with the letter grades A, B, C, D, and F. The 2013-14 school year was the first year the state […]

Background Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), section 1603 requires each State that receives funds under this title shall ensure that any State rules, regulations, and policies relating to this title […]

Get the latest news about public education issues, developments and achievements across Mississippi. Media inquiries should be directed to MDE’s communication staff. Education-related legislative summaries are on the Government Relations page. How to File a Public Records Request   […]

(4) There shall be imposed limitations on budgeted expenditures for certain administration costs, as defined hereinafter, in an amount not greater than One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($ 150,000.00) plus […]

Mississippi Board of Education August 17, 2012 8:30 A.M. 4th Floor Boardroom Central High School Building 359 North West Street Jackson, Mississippi     Agenda   I. Call to order  II. Pledge of […]

Mississippi Board of Education August 16, 2012 10:00 A.M. 4th Floor Boardroom Central High School Building 359 North West Street Jackson, Mississippi   Agenda   Report of State Superintendent of Education Backup […]

No print version for this month   Mississippi Board of Education March 15, 2013 8:30 A.M. 4th Floor Boardroom Central High School Building 359 North West Street Jackson, Mississippi     […]