The local Congress continued with the review of the state report, in which several government secretaries participated. During the hearing, various issues related to education in Nuevo León were addressed.
The Secretary of Education, Sofialeticia Morales, answered questions on topics such as educational psychology, safety in schools, and the lack of teachers in schools. Concerns about constant thefts in schools were also discussed.
José Luis Santos from the PAN questioned Morales Garza about the closure of technical schools in rural areas and the impact on more than 3,000 students. The secretary mentioned that the Secretary of Education is covering the costs and has issued diplomas to the affected students.
Another topic discussed was the social support program, with accusations of electoral use by the PRD, denied by Secretary Martha Herrera. The importance of ensuring that support reaches people in extreme poverty was emphasized.
The issue of violence in schools was also mentioned, with criticism towards the normalization of this situation. In response, Morales Garza spoke about the creation of a socio-emotional education institute to prevent and address cases of violence.
Topics such as investment in technical schools and the need to modify those that do not meet SEP requirements were addressed. The importance of ensuring quality education was emphasized, and the necessity of approving the budget for the educational sector in Nuevo León was stressed.
Other parties, such as the PRI and MC, asked questions and made comments during the hearing, addressing topics such as poverty reduction and the Zero Hunger project. Achievements in cultural and sports matters were also highlighted.
Overall, the hearing allowed for the discussion of various issues related to education in Nuevo León, from safety in schools to the quality of technical education and addressing cases of violence in schools.
