Police, students clashes over Italy's 'Good School' bill
Italian riot police clash with protesters who had taken to the streets in widespread demonstrations across the country against the government’s education reforms.
Students and teachers in about 30 major cities across the country protested against the government's “Good School” bill on Friday.
Clashes broke out in several cities, including Milan, Naples and the capital, Rome.
The protesters carried banners and chanted slogans against Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and Education Minister Stefania Giannini.
“Good School”
The “Good School” reform bill, which won final approval in parliament in July, passed into law with 227 votes in favor, 173 against, and four abstentions.
The government passed through parliament despite strident protests from all of the nation's teachers' unions.
The reform bill will see 100,000 substitute teachers given permanent contracts and four billion euros invested in the education sector.
Following the approval of the bill, Giannini said the bill was only the beginning of a fresh start for the education sector.
"This is not a final act, but the initial act of the school take a new role at the center of attention," she said.
"No law is perfect; in the event we can correct it," Giannini said.
However, those opposed to “Good School” consider the bill as unfair and fear that as a result of the reforms university fees will increase dramatically.
According to teachers and students, the changes are mostly benefiting private schools, while state schools face underfunding.
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