by In Trieste
The Italian government is to make the Green Pass mandatory for teachers and school staff, as well as staff and students of universities, when the new academic year begins in September.
The Green Pass, or Certificazione Verde, shows that people have been vaccinated, tested negative or recovered from covid-19, and does not apply to children under 12.
Minister Speranza underlined the importance of the Green Pass in allowing schools to open “in presence and in safety” and described vaccines as a “game changer.”
The price of covid tests will be set at €8 for the 12-18 age group and €15 for everyone else. The government reportedly ruled out providing free tests for students over concerns it might discourage them from getting vaccinated.
With the new decree, all teachers will be suspended and their pay will be blocked after five days of absence for not having Green Pass.
How can I get a green pass based on vaccination in the USA? I just moved here to teach and cannot foresee getting tested every couple of days to maintain a pass.