Forthcoming policy developments

Italy is currently undergoing reforms in school education and training, aimed at addressing the evolving needs and challenges of the national education system.

With the reform of the conduct grade (Law 150/2024), student behavior affects the overall school average. The evaluation criteria make conduct a central component of student assessment and provide disciplinary measures for serious infractions, including sanctions for students who assault school staff.

One of the key innovations introduced in 2025 is the reform of technical-professional education which establishes a 4+2 pathway model. This model consists of a four-year high school program followed by two years of specialised training at an ITS Academy, integrating work-based learning in close collaboration  with companies. The reform strengthens the role of school-work programmes (PCTO) and promotes hands-on, laboratory-based teaching methods, with the aim of preparing students for the transition into the labour market and equipping them with the practical skills required by today’s economy.

A national plan has been launched to expand the recruitment of support teachers in response to the increasing number of students with disabilities. This initiative also includes new specialised training courses for support teachers, delivered by Indire. At the same time, additional measures have been introduced to foster the inclusion of foreign students and to tackle early school leaving.

Ongoing debates

There are no ongoing debates on this matter at the moment.