Saturday June 17, 2023: Mandatory In-Person Classes for "If You Take Drugs, You Hurt Yourself" Strategy in Mexico

2023-06-11 15:30:00

Close to the beginning of the summer holidays, and just when many students are preparing to say goodbye to the classrooms, the Ministry of Public Education (SEP) announced that students are required to attend schools in person on Saturday, June 17, 2023. During a conference, the President of Mexico, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, supported this information and provided explanations on the reasons behind this measure. All relevant aspects are detailed below in the following paragraphs. Pay attention!

The head of the SEP, Leticia Ramírez, informed parents and students that they must attend classes on that date from 10:00 in the morning (Mexico time), to carry out different activities about the strategy “If you take drugs, you hurt yourself”, in the 32 entities of the country. Here we tell you everything you need to know.

Why are there classes on Saturday June 17?

The reason there are classes on Saturday June 17 is to join forces at the national level in favor of the well-being and care of girls, boys, adolescents and young people. The government strategy is reduce the consumption of psychotropic substances among the young. “We must show a national force for the well-being and care of children, adolescents and young people”, stressed Ramirez.

It should be noted that the activities will also be focused on strengthening self-care and self-esteem of students, emotional health and the participation of families and work in the community. Not only the schools will participate in the fight against drugs, as it also contemplates the sports facilities, gardens, squares and community centers from different cities.

When is there a bridge for students in June?

The last Friday of this month, specifically on June 30, is designated as a day off on the school calendar. On that date, the School Technical Council will be held, as usual every last Friday of the month, according to the official calendar established by the Ministry of Public Education (SEP).