ESA in Mississippi

Mississippi families can use ESA funds for homeschool curriculum.

Q: Can I use my Mississippi ESA for Wizkoo?

Mississippi's ESA uses direct reimbursement rather than a marketplace platform. Families may be able to submit a Wizkoo receipt as an educational software subscription expense. Check with the Mississippi Department of Education's Office of Special Education to confirm whether software subscriptions are an approved category.

Mississippi's ESA program provides ~$7,089/year for students with disabilities who withdraw from public school. Wizkoo is $499/year — one line item, not the whole budget.

As of April 2026

Program details

Mississippi's Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs (ESA)

Eligibility note — students with disabilities only

Mississippi's ESA program is exclusively for students with an active IEP from the past 3 years. Families receive quarterly reimbursements after submitting receipts — there is no pre-loaded debit card or marketplace. This is a small, reimbursement-based program.

Program Name

Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs (ESA)

ESA Amount

~$7,089/year per student (FY2024 rate; FY2026 amount not yet published)

Marketplace Platform

State-specific (reimbursement-based). You browse approved vendors and purchase directly using your ESA funds through State-specific (reimbursement-based).

Eligibility

Disability-only. Requires an active IEP from within the past 3 years. Student must withdraw from public school. Rolling enrollment with a 500-student-per-year cap.

Application

Rolling year-round. mdek12.org/specialeducation/esa

Participating Students

~345 active (2024-25)

Program Launched

2015-16

Using your Mississippi ESA for Wizkoo

One line item in your Mississippi ESA account.

Wizkoo is a personalized weekly learning platform for families with children ages 2 to 12. One theme connects every subject. Every child at the table gets a plan matched to their age and reading level.

At $50/month or $499/year, Wizkoo fits within Mississippi's ESA funding.

Wizkoo is not yet listed on State-specific (reimbursement-based). We're in the approval process and will update this page when approved.

In the meantime, families in states that allow direct reimbursement for educational software subscriptions may be able to use ESA funds for Wizkoo by submitting a receipt. Check with the Mississippi Department of Education Office of Special Education before purchasing.

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This page is for informational purposes only and is not legal or financial advice. ESA program details, eligibility, and funding amounts change frequently. Always verify current information directly with your state's education department before making financial decisions. Last verified: April 2026.