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NJ S1783
NJ S1783Requires instruction on cursive handwriting in public school curriculum for grades three through five.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Passed
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires instruction on cursive handwriting in public school curriculum for grades three through five.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that public schools in New Jersey must include cursive handwriting instruction in their curriculum for students in grades three through five, replacing the previous requirement that began in kindergarten. The updated curriculum will focus on developing students' ability to both read and legibly write in cursive by the time they complete fifth grade, with the new requirements taking effect for the school year immediately following the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (19)
Rosaura Bagolie (D)*,
Angela Mcknight (D)*,
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D)*,
Shanique Speight (D)*,
Shirley Turner (D)*,
Renee Burgess (D),
Linda Carter (D),
Dawn Fantasia (R),
Vicky Flynn (R),
Jim Holzapfel (R),
Paul Kanitra (R),
Yvonne Lopez (D),
Greg McGuckin (R),
Teresa Ruiz (D),
William Sampson (D),
Gerry Scharfenberger (R),
Erik Simonsen (R),
Britnee Timberlake (D),
Benjie Wimberly (D),
Last Action
Approved P.L.2025, c.284. (on 01/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1783 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1783_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1783_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement SBA 1/8/26 SCS S2712 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1783_S2.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1783_U1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement SED 1/30/25 SCS | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1783_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1783_I1.HTM |
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