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NJ A1754

NJ A1754
Requires instruction on cursive handwriting in public school curriculum.


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Introduced
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 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 school districts to incorporate instruction on cursive handwriting into the curriculum for elementary school students. The curriculum must include activities and materials to help students become proficient in reading and writing cursive legibly by the end of third grade. Research suggests that learning cursive can benefit the development of cognitive, motor, and literacy skills, and may improve academic outcomes for students with learning disabilities like dyslexia.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/14/2020)

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