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Introduced
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to require local boards of education to provide instruction in cursive writing; to require the State Board of Education to adopt content standards for instruction in cursive writing and to determine the appropriate grade levels for such instruction; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Georgia Penmanship Act, requires local school boards in Georgia to provide instruction in cursive writing starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The State Board of Education must develop and adopt specific content standards for cursive writing instruction by January 1, 2026, and determine the appropriate grade levels where this instruction will take place. The instruction can be integrated into existing courses of study, ensuring that students will learn cursive writing as part of their core curriculum under the state's Quality Basic Education Act. This legislation aims to preserve and promote the skill of cursive handwriting in Georgia's public schools, addressing concerns about the potential decline of this traditional form of writing in an increasingly digital educational environment.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Imani Barnes (D)*,
Karla Drenner (D)*,
Lydia Glaize (D)*,
Derrick Jackson (D)*,
Phil Olaleye (D)*,
David Wilkerson (D)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 02/26/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70668 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/233490 |
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