Italy rolls out privacy‑focused school assignment rules and GPS 150‑preference process for 2026‑27

Italian education authorities are urging schools to stop publishing first‑grade class lists online, citing the Garante's ruling that such disclosure breaches privacy law. Schools should use secure electronic registers, accessed via SPID or CIE, or send individualized email or SMS messages to families.

On 15 July 2026 the regional education offices released the latest GPS (support‑staff) graduation lists for the 2026‑27 school year, with additional updates expected through the week. The lists cover multiple provinces, including Pordenone (Friuli‑Venezia Giulia), Vercelli (Piemonte), several Sicilian provinces, and areas in Tuscany and Veneto.

From 16 July to 29 July 2026 teachers can submit their “150 preferences” applications through the Istanze on Line (POLIS) platform, selecting up to 150 school or district choices for temporary or permanent positions. The deadline also applies to requests for confirmation of support‑teacher assignments and participation in the “mini‑call veloce” recruitment round later in August.

To help candidates navigate the process, La Tecnica della Scuola offers online consultancy sessions on 20‑23 July, covering the distinction between analytical and synthetic preferences and answering procedural questions.