Mario Delgado, Secretary of Education Publica (SEP), Announces the Initiative
The Secretary of Education Publica (SEP), Mario Delgado Carrillo, announced that the Mexican federal government will expand access to upper secondary education by constructing 20 new campuses and converting 35 existing secondary schools into bachelor’s degree-granting institutions. This initiative aims to provide 37,500 additional places in upper secondary education by 2025 and achieve a national coverage of 85% by 2030.
Background on Mario Delgado Carrillo
Mario Delgado Carrillo is the Secretary of Education Publica (SEP) in Mexico, a position he has held since September 2019. As the head of Mexico’s education department, Delgado Carrillo plays a crucial role in shaping the country’s educational policies and ensuring equal access to quality education for all Mexican youth.
Key Components of the Initiative
- New Campus Construction: The federal government will build 20 new upper secondary campuses across various states, including Estado de México, Tamaulipas, Baja California, Chihuahua, Hidalgo, Nuevo León, Puebla, Querétaro, Quintana Roo, and Yucatán. This investment totals 2,500 million pesos (mdp).
- Existing Infrastructure Expansion: 33 existing upper secondary schools will be expanded to accommodate more students. This component aims to benefit over 8,900 students with an investment of 580 million pesos.
- Educational Space Reconversion: 35 secondary schools will be transformed into new upper secondary campuses, creating 10,500 additional spots without the need for new building constructions. This aspect requires an investment of 759.5 million pesos.
Impact and Progress
These actions reflect the federal government’s commitment to efficient resource use and equitable access to education. So far, five new campuses are under construction in the Estado de México, and four more will be built in Guanajuato, Jalisco, Estado de México, and Oaxaca in the second phase.
Seven expansion projects have already started in Chiapas, Jalisco, Michoacán, Oaxaca, Puebla, San Luis Potosí, and Tlaxcala, while 22 more will commence in July of the following year across 14 federal entities. Additionally, the vespertine turn will be extended in four Baja California and Tlaxcala campuses to maximize available infrastructure.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the main goal of this initiative? The primary objective is to expand access to upper secondary education by creating 20 new campuses and converting 35 secondary schools into bachelor’s degree-granting institutions, providing 37,500 additional places by 2025 and aiming for an 85% national coverage by 2030.
- Which states will benefit from this initiative? The new campuses and expanded/converted schools will be located in Estado de México, Tamaulipas, Baja California, Chihuahua, Hidalgo, Nuevo León, Puebla, Querétaro, Quintana Roo, Yucatán, Guanajuato, Jalisco, and Oaxaca.
- What is the investment for this project? The federal government has allocated 2,500 million pesos (mdp) for new campus construction, 580 million pesos for existing infrastructure expansion, and 759.5 million pesos for the reconversion of secondary schools.
- How will this initiative impact students? This initiative will provide more than 48,000 additional places in upper secondary education, ensuring that more Mexican youth have access to quality education and reducing the number of students left without educational opportunities due to insufficient spaces.
