The Congress of the State of Aguascalientes approved an amendment to the Education Law to establish that schools must respect the “correct” use of the Spanish language, in accordance with the rules of the Royal Spanish Academy and the Mexican Academy of Language.
The initiative, promoted by the National Action Party (PAN) caucus, argues that the use of language modifications for ideological purposes within the educational sphere could affect linguistic clarity, reading comprehension, and learning, especially in the early stages.
The explanatory statement acknowledges that inclusive language can have a legitimate intention; however, it warns that its use in formal educational contexts could generate confusion, and therefore the focus should be on teaching the language according to its traditional grammatical rules.
In this regard, Representative Lucía de León Ursúa defended the amendment, asserting that it does not seek to limit inclusion, but rather to regulate the teaching of Spanish.
“The reform does not prevent the use of language that respects equality between women and men and other forms of diversity; on the contrary, it guides the construction of such language based on knowledge and correct use of the language,” he stated.
In contrast, Representative Rodrigo Mireles questioned the need for the amendment, pointing out that the legal framework already includes adequate language instruction.
“This initiative does not stem from an educational assessment, but rather from a cultural battle that some sectors have decided to bring to the legislative arena to establish a position in the debate on inclusive language,” he noted.
Source: es-us.noticias.yahoo
