Requires instruction on cursive handwriting in public school curriculum.
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Overview
This bill would require New Jersey public schools to include instruction on cursive handwriting in the curriculum for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The goal is for students to be able to read and write cursive legibly by the end of third grade. Supporters believe this instruction can benefit cognitive and literacy skills, particularly for students with learning disabilities. The bill will take effect in the first full school year following its passage.
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