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AL HB218
AL HB218Education, public elementary school, instruction in handwriting, cursive writing by end of third grade year, Sec. 16-6B-2 am'd.
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Introduced
02/11/2016
02/11/2016
In Committee
04/13/2016
04/13/2016
Crossed Over
04/12/2016
04/12/2016
Passed
05/04/2016
05/04/2016
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/04/2016
05/04/2016
Introduced Session
Regular Session 2016
Bill Summary
Education, public elementary school, instruction in handwriting, cursive writing by end of third grade year, Sec. 16-6B-2 am'd.
AI Summary
This bill, known as Lexi's Law, amends Section 16-6B-2 of the Code of Alabama 1975, to mandate that instruction in handwriting, specifically cursive writing, be provided in public elementary schools, ensuring that students can produce legible cursive handwriting by the end of their third-grade year. This addition supplements the existing requirements for a comprehensive core curriculum and vocational/technical education programs in Alabama schools, aiming to enhance students' literacy and preparedness for future academic or professional endeavors.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 3:10 p.m. on May 4, 2016. (on 05/04/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/ALISON/SearchableInstruments/2016RS/PrintFiles/HB218-int.pdf |
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