Mariastella Gelmini

Former Education Minister

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Born: July 1, 1973, Leno

Education: University of Brescia

Previous offices: Councillor in the City of Milan, member of the Regional Council of Lombardy

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Italy bans face veils in schools and caps non-Italian students per class

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Set the original 30% guideline in 2010

Italy's cabinet approved a decree-law on Sept. 24 that bans face coverings in schools and caps at 30% the share of first-year students with weak Italian in any one class. The text still needs President Sergio Mattarella's signature; it is due at the Quirinale on Sept. 28 after funding was settled. Parliament then has 60 days to ratify the decree or it lapses.

Updated Sep 26