diff --git a/xep-0252.xml b/xep-0252.xml
index 86325bff..71430b77 100644
--- a/xep-0252.xml
+++ b/xep-0252.xml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
   <abstract>This specification provides historical documentation regarding the "alternative script syntax" first defined in Version 1.6 of XEP-0124.</abstract>
   &LEGALNOTICE;
   <number>0252</number>
-  <status>Experimental</status>
+  <status>Deferred</status>
   <type>Historical</type>
   <sig>Standards</sig>
   <approver>Council</approver>