Parental consent rule halts sexual education courses in Trentino schools

Following the enactment of a national law championed by minister Giuseppe Valditara that mandates parental approval for sexual-affective education, Francesca Gerosa, provincial assessor for education and president of Fratelli d'Italia Trentino, issued a circular that led Asuit to suspend its "Conoscere il consultorio" workshops in high schools. Asuit announced ongoing talks with the provincial education department to ensure continuity and quality of health education within the legal framework, but all scheduled dates with obstetricians have been cancelled for now.

Gerosa emphasized that existing projects will be reviewed and potentially confirmed without compromising their scientific credibility. Democratic Party provincial councillor Paolo Zanella condemned the measure as a regression on gender equality and a step toward reinstating patriarchal norms. Health coordinator Davide Pellegrini urged that the law be applied without obstructing preventive health initiatives for students.