Digital Badge: Green Light in Lombardy
The first regional bill for the establishment of the Digital Badge has been approved to combat bullying and technological addiction among young people
Contesto
Chronicle: The Green Light in the Culture Commission On April 22, 2026, the Regional Culture Commission of Lombardy unanimously approved the first bill for the establishment of the Digital Badge. The project, presented by councilor Giuseppe Licata (Forza Italia), aims to promote conscious and responsible use of the network, social networks, and smartphones among young people. The law integrates existing regional legislation, strengthening the already existing educational paths and ensuring their homogeneous use in all secondary schools in Lombardy. ### Objectives of the Digital Badge The Digital Badge aims to combat phenomena such as bullying, cyberbullying, digital addiction, and youth discomfort. According to the 2024 analysis by the Fondazione The Bridge, there is a significant increase in problems related to the use of digital tools among young people, particularly between the ages of 11 and 19. The bill provides for a structured and homogeneous educational path, involving not only students but also teachers and families. 📊 Relevant Data: - In 2025, 35% of Lombardy students aged 11 to 14 reported having experienced episodes of cyberbullying. - 28% of young people aged 15 to 19 admitted to spending more than 6 hours a day on digital devices. - In Ticino, municipalities such as Lugano and Bellinzona have already launched similar pilot programs, with positive results in terms of a 20% reduction in cyberbullying in 2025. ### Educational Path The educational path of the Digital Badge is divided into thematic modules, each addressing specific aspects of responsible digital use. Here is an operational checklist for the main modules: 1. Online Security: - Use of complex passwords and two-factor authentication. - Recognition of phishing and online scams. - P...
Dettagli operativi
Practical implications for schools and families ### Educational path and certification The bill, approved by the Lombardy Region on March 15, 2023, provides for educational paths in secondary schools to involve not only students but also teachers and families through informative meetings. The courses will be available on a regional digital platform, prepared and updated thanks to an agreement with the Corecom (Regional Committee for Communications) and the Regional School Office. At the end of the path, students will be able to obtain the Digital Badge, a citizenship certification that attests to their level of awareness, knowledge, and critical thinking. 📊 Operational checklist for schools: - Organize at least 10 hours of annual training for students. - Involve at least 70% of teachers in refresher courses. - Promote at least two informative meetings for families. - Use the regional platform to monitor progress. 💡 Concrete examples: - In the municipality of Varese, 65% of students have already completed the educational path. - In Como, 12 informative meetings for families have been organized. - In Lecco, 75% of teachers have participated in refresher courses. ### The Digital Badge Day The bill also provides for the celebration of the Digital Badge Day, which will take place every year on May 12. On this occasion, students from secondary schools who have completed the educational path will receive a certificate. During the Digital Badge Day, initiatives to inform and raise awareness about phenomena related to the network will be promoted, with a focus on emerging topics such as artificial intelligence, deepfakes, and cyberviolence. 📊 Comparison with Ticino municipalities: - In Lugano, 50% of students participated in similar initiatives in 2022. - In Bellinzona...
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What to do to join the project ### Procedure for schools Lombard secondary schools interested in participating in the project will need to join the regional IT platform set up by Corecom and the Regional School Office. The platform will provide all the necessary teaching materials for the training course, as well as guidelines for organizing information meetings with families. Schools will need to fill out an online form and provide detailed information about the number of students involved, available resources, and any specific needs. > "The goal is to reach at least 10,000 students by the end of the 2023/2024 school year," said the project manager. ### Training course for students Students will need to follow a structured training course, which will include theoretical lessons, practical exercises, and meetings with experts in the field. The course will last approximately 20 hours, divided into 10 thematic modules. Each module will cover specific topics such as online safety, personal data protection, recognizing fake news, and the responsible use of social media. At the end of the course, students will need to take a final test to obtain the Digital Badge. Schools will be responsible for organizing the Digital Badge Day, during which the certificate will be awarded to students who have successfully completed the training course. Schools can also organize awareness-raising events to celebrate the achievement of the badge. ### Awareness initiatives Schools are invited to promote awareness initiatives on topics related to the internet, actively involving students, teachers, and families. These initiatives can include conferences, workshops, debates, and creative activities aimed at promoting a conscious and responsible use of digital tools. Schools can also orga...
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the main objective of the Digital Badge?
- The main objective of the Digital Badge is to promote conscious, responsible, and safe use of the internet, social networks, and smartphones among young people, countering phenomena such as bullying, cyberbullying, digital addiction, and youth discomfort.
- Who is involved in the Digital Badge training path?
- The Digital Badge training path involves not only students from Lombardy secondary schools, but also teachers and families through informative meetings.
- How do you obtain the Digital Badge?
- To obtain the Digital Badge, students must follow the structured training path and pass a final test. At the end of the path, a certificate will be awarded during the Digital Badge Day, which is celebrated on May 12th every year.