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LD78

Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Collect Data on Cursive Instruction in Maine Public Schools

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Maine LD78 mandates cursive handwriting instruction in public schools starting no later than grade 3, aiming for competency by grade 5.

Maine LD78 directs the Department of Education to incorporate regular cursive handwriting instruction into English language arts curriculum starting no later than grade 3, continuing through grade 5. The instruction aims to ensure students demonstrate competency in cursive handwriting by the end of grade 5. This bill amends the Maine Revised Statutes to reflect these requirements, effective July 1, 2026.

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Calendar

Mar 5, 2025

11:00 AM

Hearing

Feb 27, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Apr 29

Senate

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

May 21, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence