Government response to education needs

According to the Secretary for Economic Promotion and Development, investments in educational programs have shown sustained progress.  However, in 2003-2004, federal investment was reduced significantly. The state has secured financial resources from other programs, but they are not sufficient to match population growth and complexities relating to migrant workers, special education, and rural education.

The state government’s strategy has been to prioritize programs, such as the Normal Federal Program, the Fund for Education Contributions, High School and Technical Education, Science and Technology, and the Social Services Program, to satisfy 100% of the demand for education.  However, according to INEGI, projections for the coming school year show a demand for education services that will be higher than the supply.

Finally, to preserve and maintain school infrastructure, SEPE has launched the state “Dignified School” project where every peso that the school contributes through parent associations, education authorities, etc., the government will contribute two pesos.