MEXICO CITY, August 7, 2026 – The Mexico City government has initiated the distribution of school support for 650,000 basic education students in public schools, allocating an investment of 704 million pesos. The program aims to assist families with the costs of school supplies and uniforms ahead of the new academic year.
1,180 Pesos Per Student for Essential Supplies
From Utopía Mixuca in the Iztacalco borough, Head of Government Clara Brugada announced that each student would receive 1,180 pesos. This financial aid allows families the freedom to purchase the necessary items for their children’s return to classes. Brugada highlighted that 50,000 students, primarily those entering first year of secondary school, would be incorporated into the program between Friday and Saturday.
“In just two days, between today and tomorrow, 50,000 girls, boys, and young people, really adolescents, will be incorporated into this program. This year, the City Government is making an investment of 704 million pesos to benefit 600,050 girls, boys, and young people enrolled in public schools,” Brugada stated.
Renovating Schools and Expanding Welfare Programs
The Head of Government also reiterated the ongoing efforts to renovate 500 schools, with an investment of 2 million pesos per campus, through the “1, 2, 3 for my school” program. The ambitious goal is to cover all public schools in the capital within two years. Additionally, 500 music teachers will be integrated into the “Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol” program, while the “Full Life, Happy Heart” initiative will provide emotional well-being support to public secondary and preparatory schools.
“We want this generation entering their first year of secondary school to be a generation that concludes well. We want young people to find that dream, not to find other actions that call them to other places. We want them to find in their studies, in their school community, and in their family the best for their development,” Brugada expressed.
Support Prior to School Reopening
The distribution of these funds is scheduled to occur during the period leading up to the return to classes, forming a crucial part of the city’s initiatives aimed at students in public basic education schools. The program underscores the government’s commitment to supporting educational access and reducing the financial burden on families.
The Head of Government, Clara Brugada Molina, shared on social media: “We are delivering support for school supplies and uniforms to students entering 1st year of secondary school in the #CapitalDeLaTransformación. We know that the start of the school year is a great concern for mothers and fathers, which is why we support them so that they can start this…”
This initiative follows other recent announcements, such as Brugada’s commitment to “zero tolerance for dispossession,” indicating a broader focus on social welfare and community support within Mexico City.
Source: https://noticias.imer.mx/blog/arranca-entrega-de-apoyos-escolares-para-650-mil-estudiantes-de-la-cdmx/
