Rimini schools face staffing shortages and rising costs

The FLC CGIL union has raised alarms regarding the state of the school system in Rimini, citing structural precariousness in staffing. According to Marcella D’Angelo, general secretary of FLC CGIL Rimini, the province saw 1,264 fixed-term contracts in the previous school year, with nearly 1,300 expected for the 2026/27 period. This high reliance on temporary contracts, particularly in support roles, is described as a structural issue that causes educational discontinuity for vulnerable students.

Staffing shortages also affect administrative, technical, and school support personnel (ATA). Out of 413 available positions for the new school year, only 83 were filled through permanent appointments, meaning only about one in five roles was covered by stable employment.

Simultaneously, families in Rimini are facing rising educational expenses. Data from Federconsumatori indicates that education costs in the region rose by 19.7% between 2020 and 2025, with an additional 2% increase in the first seven months of 2026. Families report significant financial pressure from costs such as transportation and textbooks, noting that rigid income thresholds for subsidies often penalize those slightly above the ISEE limit.