S 2797
Requires instruction on cursive handwriting in public school curriculum.
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Bill overview
This bill would require New Jersey public schools to include instruction on cursive handwriting in their curriculum for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The curriculum would focus on helping students learn to both read and write cursive legibly, with a particular emphasis on proficiency by the end of third grade. Proponents of the bill cite research suggesting that learning cursive can benefit cognitive and literacy skills, especially for students with learning disabilities.
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James Holzapfel
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