L’istruzione dentro e fuori il sistema: la scuola, la non scuola

The essay analyzes the phenomenon of homeschooling, both in relation to its constitutional aspects and to the legislative framework. After addressing the issue of the constitutional relevance of the public school system, it identifies within the Constitution itself the ref- erences that make it possible to define a space for homeschooling. It then presents some comparative legal data from other systems and tackles the main problematic issues of the current regulation, highlighting in particular the importance of the issue of “organized” ho- meschooling. The essay concludes by emphasizing how the phenomenon of homeschooling can offer significant insights for reflecting on the critical issues affecting public education.