What is happening
The decree provides administrative fines of €200 to €1,000 for violations of the face-covering rule, with possible liability for parents or guardians when the violation is committed by a minor. It also requires schools and local education authorities to distribute students in a more balanced way when the 30% limit cannot be applied, while taking account of proximity, domicile and documented family needs. The decree allocates funds for language-support activities, measures against school dropout and cyberbullying, free textbooks, digital services, and Italian-language courses for parents facing persistent language barriers. The government also proposes renaming technical institutes as “technological lyceums” and vocational institutes as “vocational lyceums.”
Why is it on the Radar?
The measures aim, according to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, to support integration, prevent segregated classes and give students equal opportunities. The decree would also involve schools, social services, adult-education centres and other local organisations in addressing language barriers and educational inclusion.