Italian schools face scrutiny over political activity and textbook subsidies

In Voghera, a high school has come under scrutiny following reports that teachers requested 14-to-15-year-old students create a banner regarding Article 34 of the Constitution. The banner, which states ‘The school is open to all’, is viewed by critics as an attempt to protest the Meloni government's decree limiting non-Italian students without adequate linguistic skills to 30% of enrollment.

In Venice, concerns have been raised regarding a school screening of the film ‘Naza’. Critics argue that the presentation, led by Dr. Simona Arillotta, lacks diverse perspectives and functions as political propaganda. Additionally, social media posts by Arillotta regarding international security decrees have drawn attention to the perceived political leanings within the educational environment.

Separately, in Trani, the municipal administration has announced a second window for textbook reimbursement documentation. Residents who applied for free or semi-free textbooks for the 2026/2027 school year via the StudioInPuglia portal must submit required documents between October 26 and November 20, 2026, to receive benefits.