Overview
- The governor signed the decree Wednesday in Zapopan, creating universal free health care for children in pre-school, primary, and secondary school.
- The program begins in the 2026–2027 school year and would make Jalisco the first state in Mexico to guarantee student coverage of this scope.
- Enrollment will be automatic through the school registry, and students can show their school ID or an optional QR-linked state card to receive care.
- More than 600 health units will provide free consultations, treatments, medications, lab tests, and specialist referrals for eligible children.
- Pablo Lemus said he will send a bill to enshrine the health coverage and free child transport in law, which would secure a dedicated budget and permanence.