Students across the Mexican state of Aguascalientes are now receiving formal instruction in financial literacy, following a reform to the state’s education law approved by the Aguascalientes Congress on August 21, 2025. The change formally incorporates the teaching of financial education and the promotion of healthy financial habits at all school levels.
The reform, initiated by Deputies Alma Hilda Medina Macías and Lucia de León Ursúa, amends Article 13 of the Ley de Educación del Estado de Aguascalientes. Specifically, it revises the first paragraph of fraction XV, as well as incisos b) and c) within that fraction, to explicitly include fostering a culture of economic and financial understanding among students, tailored to their developmental stage.
According to the revised Article 13, XV, the educational system will now aim to “foment attitudes solidarias and positivas toward the work and general welfare, promoting an economic and financial culture in the students, according to each stage of their life.” This will be achieved through several key components.
The law mandates the encouragement of medium- and long-term financial habits through the teaching of core concepts such as savings, budgeting, income, expenses, investment, and credit. The curriculum will focus on developing competencies that enable students to create informed financial decisions, encompassing areas like entrepreneurship, financial planning, and debt management.
The Ley de Educación del Estado de Aguascalientes was last reformed and published in the official state gazette on July 28, 2025, according to the official record. A previous reform, detailed in Decree Number 238, focused on the responsible use of digital devices in schools, emphasizing safety, well-being, and the need for teacher training to protect students from online risks and potential harm.
The current law, as of March 15, 2026, remains in effect, with the Authority Educational State tasked with implementing and regulating the new financial literacy components within the state’s educational institutions.
