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Introduced
10/08/2025
10/08/2025
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to required instruction in cursive writing; amending s. 1003.42, F.S.; requiring students in specified grades to receive instruction in cursive writing; providing requirements for such instruction; requiring students to demonstrate proficiency in cursive writing by the end of a specified grade; defining the term "proficiency in cursive writing"; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill requires Florida public schools to provide cursive writing instruction for students in grades 2 through 5, with specific requirements for teaching and demonstrating proficiency. By the end of 5th grade, students must be able to write uppercase and lowercase letters in cursive, write words and sentences legibly with proper spacing and alignment, and use cursive writing to support literacy development, such as writing essays and assignments. The instruction will include teaching letter formation, spacing, alignment, and practicing writing complete words and sentences in cursive. The State Board of Education is encouraged to adopt standards and assess these requirements, with the new instruction mandate set to take effect on July 1, 2026. This bill aims to ensure that students maintain the traditional skill of cursive writing and can apply it effectively in their academic work.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (16)
Toby Overdorf (R)*,
Dana Trabulsy (R)*,
Yvette Benarroch (R),
Omar Blanco (R),
Erika Booth (R),
Nan Cobb (R),
Peggy Gossett-Seidman (R),
Kim Kendall (R),
Lauren Melo (R),
Kiyan Michael (R),
Jim Mooney (R),
Danny Nix (R),
Bill Partington (R),
Susan Plasencia (R),
Alex Rizo (R),
Michelle Salzman (R),
Last Action
Received (on 02/10/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/127 |
| Analysis - Education & Employment Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/127/Analyses/h0127c.EEC.PDF |
| Analysis - Education & Employment Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/127/Analyses/h0127b.EEC.PDF |
| Analysis - Student Academic Success Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/127/Analyses/h0127a.SAS.PDF |
| Analysis - Student Academic Success Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/127/Analyses/h0127.SAS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/127/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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