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September 20, 2026
Italy to Ban Burqas and Niqabs in Schools and Cap Foreign Students
- The Italian government plans to ban burqas and niqabs in schools.
- A cap on the number of foreign students per class will be introduced to enhance integration.
- Parents of foreign students facing integration challenges will be required to learn Italian, as emphasized by Prime Minister Meloni.
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- Italy to ban veils in schools, limit foreign students per class, Meloni saysSep 20, 2026 at 12:25 PM · Reuters
- Italy’s Meloni plans school burqa ban and cap on foreign students in classroomsSep 21, 2026 at 9:31 AM · Independent