Bill > HB2049

This bill requires school districts and charter schools in Missouri to provide cursive writing instruction in elementary schools, ensuring that students can create readable cursive documents by the end of fifth grade and pass a teacher-constructed test demonstrating proficiency in reading and writing cursive. The bill amends Chapter 170 of Missouri Revised Statutes by adding a new section that mandates cursive instruction, with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education authorized to develop rules for implementing these requirements. The legislation aims to preserve cursive writing skills among students, providing specific guidelines for schools to teach and assess handwriting competency. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for rule-making that are subject to review by the state legislature, with a clause stating that if any part of the rule-making process is found unconstitutional, the entire grant of rulemaking authority would be invalidated.

Education

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2049&year=2026&code=R