The mission of the Office of Federal Programs (OFP) is to provide leadership in the effective use of federal funds so that all students are prepared to compete in the […]

The Office of School and District Performance produces annual school and district grades based on an A-F accountability or grading system. An accountability system defines and measures what matters: overall […]

Print Version Mississippi Board of Education October 16, 2025 10:00 a.m. 4th Floor Boardroom Central High School Building Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) 359 North West Street Jackson, Mississippi Agenda […]

Mississippi has raised the bar for school and district academic performance. Starting with the 2025-26 school year, schools and districts must meet higher standards to earn each A-F letter grade. […]

MDE Updates and Guidance The MDE continues to monitor the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States. We are working with the Mississippi Department of Health (MSDH), the Mississippi Emergency Management […]

Print Version Mississippi Board of Education February 20, 2025 10:00 a.m. 4th Floor Boardroom Central High School Building Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) 359 North West Street Jackson, Mississippi Agenda […]

This toolkit includes resources to help school districts introduce the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) to parents and foster a dialogue between educators and parents about the value of annual […]

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.   SB2113 Critical […]

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 […]

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides nutritious meals to preschool and school-age children from needy areas during extended vacation periods. Organizations which may sponsor the summer program are limited […]