Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, FCCLA is a nonprofit national vocational student organization for young men and women in family and consumer sciences education in public and private […]

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 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 […]

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.   SB 2283 […]

Introduction The Office of Intervention Services (Pre-K – 12) supports educators and parents who are working with struggling learners, including students who are learning English as a second language. This office is […]

MDE Professional Development for Literacy Leaders Top Ten Things that Every Literacy Leader Needs to Know – updated September 2025 All rights reserved. Used by permission of the publisher. Any […]

The State Board of Education (SBE) approved the Bridge to Career Course in April 2025 to provide a portfolio and exhibit class for second semester seniors who do not obtain […]

CHECKLIST – Forms required for purchasing processes! DOCUMENTS TO BE COMPLETED TO OBTAIN A BID Solicitation for a REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQuote) Quote GUIDE Quote Form – State Approved Purchasing Vendors (e.g., […]

To become an administrator in Mississippi, the following requirements must be met: A prospective administrator must: Hold a five-year standard educator license Have a minimum of three years of education […]