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SEP Activates 3.2 Billion-Peso Insurance to Restore Flood-Damaged Schools

The policy run by Agroasemex targets 1,297 campuses with work already underway at 805 sites.

Overview

  • SEP reported damage at 1,297 public schools across Hidalgo, Puebla, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí, and Veracruz following recent rains and flooding.
  • Interventions have reached 805 campuses, while 492 remain under evaluation to determine the scope of repairs or full reconstruction.
  • The recovery follows a three-stage sequence: cleaning and disinfection, replacement of furniture and equipment, then structural repair or rebuilding.
  • Cleanup and structural assessments are active in heavily affected zones such as Huejutla in Hidalgo and the Huasteca region of San Luis Potosí.
  • Officials said funds will be applied transparently in coordination with state and municipal authorities as well as parents and school communities.