A first-year class at the G. Garibaldi Language High School in La Maddalena would have nearly thirty students, at least four of whom would have certification pursuant to Law 104/92. The class would already be quite large, approaching thirty, the maximum number of students allowed by current legislation for the formation of individual classes. This would become even larger if the resulting and concurrent presence of students, core teachers, support teachers, and educators were taken into account. This situation would bring the total number of students in the classroom to over thirty, with the risk of compromising both teaching and inclusion.
Faced with this scenario, some parents approached the Regional School Office, formerly the Education Authority, to request that the class be split into two sections. The response was reportedly negative, and the school was instead asked to redirect the latest enrollments received to other majors or other institutions.
"Families have already been informed of the rules they must follow," responds Alessandra Deleuchi, head teacher at G. Garibaldi, regarding the issue.
Solidarity and support were expressed to the families by Councilor for Public Education Stefania Terrazzoni, who announced her intention to send a letter to the Regional School Office requesting "the splitting of classes. With such a high number of students and the presence of 104 certifications," she stated, "it's clear that the children's education and their desire to learn are not being protected."
