Another European Country to Ban Burqas and Niqabs in Schools

Italy is preparing new measures that would ban burqas and niqabs in schools and introduce a limit on the number of foreign students in each class, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni remarked.

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• Foreign students account for just under 12% of students enrolled in Italian schools, according to Italy's National Statistics Institute.
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• Meloni confirmed the aims at a youth event organized by her Brothers of Italy party.
• The proposed measures would additionally require parents of foreign students who face serious difficulties integrating into the Italian school system to learn Italian.

Meloni confirmed the aims at a youth event organized by her Brothers of Italy party. She remarked the administration will shortly present a measure to the cabinet that would establish a legal maximum for foreign students in each class. Jolta Launches JE-125L Electric Motorcycle in Pakistan.

Meanwhile, the proposed measures would additionally require parents of foreign students who face serious difficulties integrating into the Italian school system to learn Italian.

Italy at present has no law that specifically bans burqas or niqabs in schools or other public places. A 1975 law prohibits individuals from wearing helmets or other clothing that makes identification challenging without a justified reason.

In 2008, Italy's highest administrative court ruled that individuals can wear full-face veils for religious or cultural reasons but must reveal their faces when authorities need to verify their identities.

Italy already limits foreign student enrollment to 30% of a class and a school's total enrollment. Authorities can raise or lower the limit depending on students' Italian language skills and integration needs. Karachi Records Hottest September Temperature in 10 Years.

Foreign students account for just under 12% of students enrolled in Italian schools, according to Italy's National Statistics Institute. Meloni did not specify how the administration aims to change the existing 30% limit. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest international news and global stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.

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