Legislative proposals target academic document delays and university ID reforms

In Mexico, Deputy Erick Agúndez Cervantes has introduced an initiative to penalize educational institutions that delay, obstruct, or condition the delivery of academic documents. The proposal seeks to amend the State Education Law to impose fines ranging from 1,001 to 7,000 times the value of the Unit of Measure and Update (UMA), which equates to approximately 117,000 to 800,000 pesos. This measure aims to protect students and graduates from administrative obstacles or unauthorized fees required to obtain professional titles, certificates, and diplomas.

In Peru, Deputy César Augusto Muedas Balbiese has proposed a legislative change to the University Law to extend the validity of university IDs from one to two years. The initiative also seeks to allow for both physical and digital formats to reduce administrative costs and management efforts. Beyond identification, the proposal aims to facilitate student access to cultural sites, libraries, mental health services, and professional training programs.