Overview
- The SEP published the suggested minimum list in mid‑July to give families time to prepare before the school year begins on August 31.
- The document sets grade‑by‑grade recommendations for preescolar, primaria and secundaria with specific items such as notebooks, pencils, scissors and a geometry set for older primary grades.
- Media estimates put the out‑of‑pocket cost for primary kits roughly between 264 pesos for first grade and up to 1,000 pesos for fourth to sixth grade.
- The SEP stressed the list is advisory, affirmed that public‑school students receive free textbooks, and instructed teachers they may request extra materials but must avoid imposing heavy economic burdens on families.
- Consumer agencies and outlets urged cost‑saving steps such as reusing supplies, comparing prices, buying in bulk with other parents and avoiding branded items to reduce the financial impact on households.