Universal screening assessments will be administered to all students at least three times during the year to provide an especially critical “first look” at individual students. State statute requires that […]

The mission of arts education in Mississippi is to ensure that students know and experience the uniqueness of the arts, understand themselves and their world by creating, expressing, and communicating […]

Disabilities Title II of ADA PACER The American Printing House for the Blind Council for Exceptional Children The Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center Center for Parent Information & Resources National […]

Indicator 12 Indicator 12 of the SPP/APR measures the percentage of children referred by Part C prior to age 3, who are eligible for Part B, and who have an […]

Student organizations provide opportunities to expand and enhance students’ overall educational experience, improve their social skills, gain self-confidence, acquire leadership skills, and learn how to function as a member of […]

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   […]

This page provides access to current no-cost contract bid opportunities available through the Mississippi Department of Education. These solicitations represent strategic partnerships where vendors provide services or goods without direct […]

The Achievement School District (ASD) law requires the Mississippi State Board of Education and the Mississippi Department of Education to intervene in persistently under-performing school districts to improve student achievement. […]

Print Version Mississippi Board of Education August 21, 2025 10:00 a.m. 4th Floor Boardroom Central High School Building Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) 359 North West Street Jackson, Mississippi Agenda […]

The summaries attempt to highlight major components of each bill. Click on the bill number to read the bill in its entirety and to view the latest action.   HB 530 […]