Italy to Ban Burqas in Schools and Limit Foreign Students, Mandate Parental Language Lessons

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced that Italy will soon prohibit burqas in schools and impose limits on the number of foreign students. The policy, presented to the youth wing of the nationalist Brothers of Italy party, also requires parents of foreign students who face serious integration challenges to take compulsory Italian language lessons. Meloni said the measures aim to improve school integration and cultural cohesion. Implementation is expected to begin shortly, with schools preparing to enforce the new dress code and enrollment caps. Parents of affected students will need to enroll in language courses, while schools will monitor compliance with the burqa ban and foreign student quotas. The policy marks a significant shift in Italy’s approach to multicultural education and student integration.