Education Sector Faces Reduction of Over 7,000 Positions in 2025 Budget Legislation

Cuts to School Staff: Over 7,000 Jobs to Disappear

Starting from the next school year, there will be more than 7,000 fewer positions available for teachers and administrative staff, due to the provisions of the latest 2025 Budget Law.
This news comes as a shock to the educational community, coinciding with an announced strike on October 31, particularly affecting temporary teachers.

Details of the 2025 Budget Law

The draft of the 2025 Budget Law indicates a significant reduction in teaching staff through a turnover freeze.
Specifically, Article 110 (Measures concerning public personnel) states that starting from the 2025/2026 school year, the overall permanent staff will be decreased by 5,660 positions relating to the autonomous organization of teaching personnel.

Moreover, it mentions that the criteria for administrative, technical, and auxiliary staff will also be revised, targeting a reduction of 2,174 positions.
This announcement raises serious concerns about the future of education and the stability of employment for many educators.

Response from Educators and Politicians

Despite reassurances from Minister Valditara about the temporary nature of these cuts, uncertainty remains.
The institution’s precarious staff, often employed with short-term contracts, face a grim future.
Many invest heavily in training and competitive exams but may find little hope for permanence.

Irene Manzi from the Democratic Party voiced strong concerns about these cuts, emphasizing that they contradict any supposed investments in education.
Similarly, Antonio Caso from the Five Star Movement decried the damage these cuts inflict on public education.

Final confirmation regarding these job cuts will depend on the ongoing legislative process and the definitive approval of the Budget Law.

For more information on teaching competitions, read the article: School Competitions and Reforms in Parliament.