Dr. Lance Evans State Superintendent of Education Dr. Lance Evans began serving as State Superintendent of Education in July 2024. He has more than two decades of experience as a […]

Every absence, excused or unexcused, (including suspensions), is a learning opportunity lost and can have significant impacts on a student’s success in school and life.  There are two laws from […]

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 […]

Print Version Mississippi Board of Education June 19, 2025 10:00 a.m. 4th Floor Boardroom Central High School Building Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) 359 North West Street Jackson, Mississippi Agenda […]

Summary This webpage provides guidance, considerations and best practices for Mississippi schools and districts for operating school in the 2020-21 school year. It has been developed with input from school and […]

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 1 […]

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is pleased to announce that state funds have been awarded to continue the Mississippi Teacher Residency (MTR) Program. MTR grants will cover tuition and […]

TECHNOLOGY PLANNING Please review: Timeline for Submission of Technology Requests Timeline guide for awards CHECKLIST – Forms required for technology processes!   DOCUMENTS TO BE COMPLETED FOR PROCESSING ALL TECHNOLOGY […]

Homeless Education The Mississippi Department of Education is dedicated to ensuring each child who is homeless has equal access to the same free, appropriate public education available to other students. This […]

As part of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, (CRRSA Act) Public Law 116-260, Congress set aside $2.75 billion of the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund specifically […]