### [2026-09-24](/feed/2026/09/24/index.md)

##### Hijab and burqa controversies in Europe
# Italy's government approves a decree capping foreign students with limited Italian proficiency at 30% per classroom and banning burqas and niqabs in schools. The measure takes effect immediately but requires parliamentary approval within 60 days. 




### Sources:

1. [AP](https://apnews.com/article/italy-school-foreign-students-classrooms-veil-migrants-education-3d7cf97f62c8e9a3f8855ef018fc6112)

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