Italy to ban face coverings in schools, cap foreign students per class

Italy's proposed legislation would restrict specific religious clothing in educational settings and legally cap the percentage of foreign students per classroom, affecting approximately 11.6% of the Italian student population (currently non-Italian citizens). The measure requires parliamentary approval within 60 days and comes amid intensifying migration debate ahead of next year's general election. Implementation details—particularly the specific cap percentage on foreign students and enforcement mechanisms in areas with high immigrant populations—remain undefined, creating uncertainty for schools, foreign families, and policymakers.