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NJ A6010

NJ A6010
Requires instruction on cursive handwriting in public school curriculum.


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Introduced
11/25/2019
In Committee
11/25/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires a school district to incorporate instruction on cursive handwriting into the curriculum for students in elementary schools. The curriculum will include activities and instructional materials that help students become proficient in reading cursive and writing in cursive legibly by the end of the third grade. Some research suggests that learning to read and write in cursive benefits the development of cognitive, motor, and literacy skills. In addition, instruction in cursive handwriting has been associated with improved academic outcomes for students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia.

AI Summary

This bill requires a school district to incorporate instruction on cursive handwriting into the curriculum for students in elementary schools. The curriculum will include activities and instructional materials that help students become proficient in reading cursive and writing in cursive legibly by the end of the third grade. The bill suggests that learning to read and write in cursive can benefit the development of cognitive, motor, and literacy skills, and is associated with improved academic outcomes for students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 11/25/2019)

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