Bill > A3864

This bill requires school districts to incorporate cursive handwriting instruction into the curriculum for students in grades three through five, replacing previous language that referenced instruction in kindergarten. The revised curriculum must include learning activities and instructional materials designed to help students become proficient in both reading and writing cursive by the end of fifth grade. The legislation shifts the focus of cursive education from an earlier grade level to a more targeted approach in elementary school, aiming to ensure students develop legible cursive writing skills and the ability to read cursive documents. The bill will take effect immediately and will first apply to the first full school year following its enactment, signaling a clear implementation timeline for public schools to adapt their curriculum accordingly.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Education

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3864