Italy Proposes New Law for Immediate Arrest and Jail Time for Parents Attacking Teachers

The Italian government has introduced a new bill targeting violent attacks by parents on teachers, proposing immediate arrest and jail sentences of up to five years for offenders. In recent years, there has been an increase in such violent incidents in Italian schools, prompting the government to take stricter measures to protect educators. ‘No one has the right to touch teachers,’ stated Italian Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara, emphasizing that this phenomenon is becoming increasingly common, making the new bill a clear message to parents in Italy. The proposed legislation includes immediate arrest and prison sentences ranging from 2 to 5 years if bodily harm is caused. Additionally, it addresses bullying among students, suggesting that offenders may remain in the same class due to bad behavior or be required to write reports acknowledging their mistakes. Furthermore, the new law proposes that future sexual education classes for high school students will require written parental consent. Overall, these changes and measures must first be approved by the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate before taking effect.