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NJ A1713
NJ A1713Requires instruction on cursive handwriting in public school curriculum for grades three through five.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires a school district to incorporate instruction on cursive handwriting in the curriculum for students in grades three through five. The curriculum is to include activities and instructional materials that help students become proficient in reading cursive and legibly writing in cursive by the end of grade five
AI Summary
This bill mandates that all public school districts in New Jersey must include cursive handwriting instruction in their curriculum for students in the third, fourth, and fifth grades, with the goal of ensuring students can read cursive and write it legibly by the end of fifth grade, and this requirement will take effect for the school year immediately following the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (9)
Rosaura Bagolie (D)*,
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D)*,
Shanique Speight (D)*,
Dawn Fantasia (R),
Vicky Flynn (R),
Paul Kanitra (R),
Greg McGuckin (R),
Gerry Scharfenberger (R),
Erik Simonsen (R),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1713 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1713_I1.HTM |
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