Funds allocated for the purchase of textbooks must be used exclusively for items that meet the definition of a textbook as outlined in Miss. Code Ann. § 37-43-1. A textbook is defined as any medium or manual of instruction that presents the principles of a subject in a systematic manner and serves as a primary instructional resource for that subject.
- 26-27 Call for Bids Packet
- Publisher Orientation Webinar – Tuesday, July 21 @ 2:00 p.m.
- Frequently Asked Questions Document
- The examples in the FAQ document are not templates but illustrate how the documents can be organized.
- Please only send a SMALL sample of the classroom libraries or novel sets. Or ensure reviewers have access to the digital libraries.
- Only send samples to the Textbook Office by August 18. You do not have to send additional print samples to the State Textbook Review Committee members.
- HQIM Rubrics
- Intent to Submit – Friday, July 17 @ 2:00 p.m.
- Bids Deadline – Tuesday, August 18 @ 2:00 p.m.
- Send documents to IMPL@mdek12.org
- Attachment B – Submission Cover Page
- See the FAQ for examples of required documents
- Attachment C – Submission Bid Affidavit
- Attachment D – Price List Template
- Attachment B – Submission Cover Page
- Send documents to IMPL@mdek12.org
- Contracts Due – Tuesday, January 19 @ 2:00 p.m.
- Textbook Administration Handbook (2025 Version)
- Publisher Representative Information Form
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Please complete and return this form if any changes have been made to facilitate continued communication between the agency and the publisher/vendor.
- Substitution Form
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Please complete and return this form and the necessary documentation if a new version of the state-adopted curriculum has been published.