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NY A02450
NY A02450Clarifies that the writing requirement that is part of compulsory education includes cursive writing.
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Introduced
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to clarifying that the writing requirement that is part of compulsory education includes cursive writing
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that the writing instruction required as part of compulsory education in New York State must include cursive writing, ensuring that students are taught this traditional form of handwriting alongside other essential subjects like arithmetic, reading, and spelling.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (11)
Vivian Cook (D)*,
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D)*,
Dave McDonough (R)*,
Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D)*,
Marianne Buttenschon (D),
Dave DiPietro (R),
Deborah Glick (D),
Amy Paulin (D),
Thomas Schiavoni (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Stefani Zinerman (D),
Last Action
print number 2450b (on 03/06/2026)
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