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The Italian government is considering a decree to limit the percentage of foreign students in schools, sparking debate among educators.
The Italian government has prepared a decree to limit the number of foreign students in any given school class to 30 percent. This measure would apply only to students who do not speak Italian. The decree also includes a ban on religious headscarves in schools. The proposal has drawn criticism from school principals who deem it impractical.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni referenced past circulars issued by former Minister of Education Sergio Mattarella, suggesting a precedent for such measures. The debate touches upon national identity and integration within the Italian education system, with a particular focus on the practical challenges of implementation and the potential impact on students.
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Left: Left-leaning Italian sources focus on a government decree establishing a 30% cap on foreign students in schools, noting it applies only to those not proficient in Italian and citing criticism from school principals.
Center: Centrist Italian outlets report on Prime Minister Meloni's statements regarding a cap on foreign students, referencing past circulars from a former minister on the matter.
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