The Italian administration has issued a decree prohibiting the use of burqas and niqabs within educational institutions, citing security and integration concerns. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated that face coverings restrict fundamental rights. Furthermore, the policy establishes a 30% threshold for students lacking sufficient Italian language proficiency in any single classroom. To address integration challenges, parents of struggling students may be required to attend language courses, with non-compliance resulting in fines reaching 1,000 euros. While Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara argues these measures are essential for academic progress, critics including opposition leader Elly Schlein and the organization Save the Children have condemned the decree. They contend that the policy risks creating educational inequality and unfairly targets specific student groups. The regulation primarily affects new arrivals rather than students born in Italy or those who have completed early childhood education.
Source : Daily Sabah
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