Bill > A5368

This bill requires New Jersey school districts to integrate cursive handwriting instruction into the curriculum for students in kindergarten through fifth grade, with a specific goal of ensuring students can read and write cursive legibly by the end of third grade. The mandate aims to support students' cognitive, motor, and literacy skill development, drawing on research that suggests learning cursive can have positive academic benefits, particularly for students with learning disabilities like dyslexia. The legislation will take effect immediately and apply to the first full school year following its enactment, meaning schools will need to update their curriculum to include dedicated cursive handwriting instruction and materials that help students practice and become proficient in this traditional form of writing. By mandating cursive education, the bill seeks to preserve an important form of communication and potentially support students' fine motor skill development and overall academic performance.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5368