# Student protests against Italian education changes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/student-protests-against-italian-education-changes
> Updated: 2026-10-08T15:47:54.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3.

Student protests have emerged in Italy regarding educational changes. Initially, students at the Mattei-Ferraris school in Caserta demonstrated against a local reorganization that split their institution into three separate locations. Protesters cited concerns over transportation difficulties, inadequate facilities, and the lack of gymnasiums and laboratories.

Demonstrations expanded to cities such as Fermo and Messina, where students opposed the ‘DL Valditara’, a new decree from the Meloni government. Led by the Rete degli Studenti Medi, protesters argued the decree threatens inclusive public education and increases social inequality. Specific criticisms targeted new regulations regarding the distribution of foreign students in classrooms and a general ban on participating in school activities with a covered face, unless for health or security reasons.

In Caserta, the situation escalated following the closure of the historic Mattei-Ferraris school building, which was declared unusable due to seismic and structural vulnerabilities. Over one thousand people, including students, teachers, parents, and local citizens, marched through the streets to protest the relocation of students to three temporary sites that lack adequate laboratories and facilities. The march concluded at the Prefecture, where protesters met with officials to demand a formal dialogue with provincial institutions to address the emergency and secure a permanent solution for the school.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-08: Caserta protesters demand future for Mattei-Ferraris Institute

Over 1,000 students, parents, and teachers marched in Caserta to demand solutions after the Mattei-Ferraris Institute was closed due to seismic and structural safety concerns.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/caserta-protesters-demand-future-for-mattei-ferraris-institute

### 2026-09-26: Students protest in Italy against new school decree

Students in Fermo and Messina protested against the Italian government's new school decree, citing concerns over social inequality, classroom safety, and new restrictions on religious clothing.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/students-protest-in-italy-against-new-school-decree

### 2026-09-16: Mattei-Ferraris students protest school reorganization in Caserta

Students from the Mattei-Ferraris school in Caserta protested the reorganization of their institution into three separate sites, citing transport issues and a lack of essential services.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mattei-ferraris-students-protest-school-reorganization-in-caserta

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