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GA SB425
GA SB425Education; all schools that receive state funding with students in any of grades three through five to provide instruction in cursive handwriting to all students by no later than third grade; require
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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
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, so as to require all schools that receive state funding with students in any of grades three through five to provide instruction in cursive handwriting to all students by no later than third grade; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that all schools in Georgia that receive state funding and have students in any of the third, fourth, or fifth grades must provide instruction in cursive handwriting to all students by the time they reach third grade, with this instruction potentially being integrated into existing coursework. The Official Code of Georgia Annotated, which outlines the state's educational competencies and core curriculum, is being amended to include this new requirement.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (10)
Max Burns (R)*,
Jason T. Dickerson (R)*,
Clint Dixon (R)*,
Sonya Halpern (D)*,
Marty Harbin (R)*,
Billy Hickman (R)*,
Derek Mallow (D)*,
Ed Setzler (R)*,
Carden Summers (R)*,
Kenya Wicks (D)*,
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 01/28/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72466 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/240424 |
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