# Italian municipal school service disputes for disabled > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-municipal-school-service-disputes-for-disabled > Updated: 2026-08-31T14:55:06.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 2. In Italy, local municipal councils are addressing issues related to school services for students with disabilities. In Macerata, a municipal councilor for the Democratic Party criticized a new tender for disability school assistance services. The criticism, following a warning from the USB Lavoro Privato union, alleged that the administration sought to reduce costs by under-classifying educational roles and transferring economic risks to workers. The councilor called for a suspension of the tender to allow for discussions with labor representatives. In Cotronei, minority council members have formally proposed amending municipal regulations to provide 100% fee exemptions for cafeteria and bus services for students with severe disabilities. The proposal, submitted by councilors Antonio Bevilacqua, Pier Luigi Benincasa, Elisabetta Fragale, Vincenzo Girimonte, and Salvatore Chimento, seeks to replace the current income-based (ISEE) criteria with universal exemptions. The proponents argue that the current system does not provide sufficient protection for families and are calling for exemptions for students holding disability certification under Article 3, Paragraph 3 of Law 104/1992, regardless of economic status, to ensure greater inclusion and access to education. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Cotronei councilors propose free school services for disabled students Minority councilors in Cotronei have proposed making school canteen and bus services free for students with severe disabilities, regardless of family income. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cotronei-councilors-propose-free-school-services-for-students-with-disabilities ### 2026-08-26: Macerata councilor criticizes disability school assistance tender Macerata councilor Ninfa Contigiani has called for a suspension of a new school disability assistance tender, citing concerns over worker rights and service quality. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/macerata-councilor-criticizes-disability-school-assistance-tender --- Cite as: Italian municipal school service disputes for disabled. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-municipal-school-service-disputes-for-disabled