Bill > SF173

This bill requires the Minnesota Commissioner of Education to develop an elementary English language arts model curriculum that teaches students cursive handwriting skills, with the goal of ensuring students can write legibly in cursive by the end of fifth grade. The bill also includes provisions for the commissioner to provide instructional materials to support cursive instruction and appropriates funding from the state's general fund in fiscal year 2026 to provide grants to school districts for adopting a cursive handwriting curriculum. The legislation aims to preserve and promote the teaching of cursive writing in elementary schools, which has become less common in recent years as digital typing skills have become more prevalent. By mandating cursive instruction and providing resources for its implementation, the bill seeks to ensure that students maintain the ability to read and write in cursive, which can have benefits for cognitive development, fine motor skills, and understanding historical documents.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0173&ssn=0&y=2025