Education ministry allocates 80 million in new school year

(ANSA) - Rome, August 23 - The education ministry on Tuesday allocated 80 million euros to Italy's school system in the 2016/2017 school year and introduced some new programs.
    "This year we more than tripled the sports budget...to 6.7 million euros," said Education Minister Stefania Giannini. "We continue investing on the integration of non-Italian students, with specific programs for unaccompanied minors who reach our country".
    Giannini said new programs also include public debate and public speaking.
    As well, the ministry has earmarked two million euros for the integration of disabled and special needs students, and another six million to fund anti-bullying and nutrition programs, among others.