HB445

Revise laws to promote the teaching of cursive writing in schools

Failed·5/20/25
Introduced Text

Montana HB445 aims to encourage schools to teach cursive writing to students.

Montana HB445 revises legislative goals for public education to include the teaching of cursive handwriting. The bill amends Section 20-1-102 of the Montana Code Annotated to add cursive handwriting instruction as a goal for public schools. This change aims to develop cognitive and fine motor skills in students and ensure they can read original documents, such as the United States Constitution. The bill is effective July 1, 2025.

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Roll Call Votes

(H) Education--To Table

9 Yea

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6 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 17, 2025

3:00 PM

House Education Hearing

History

May 20, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Mar 12, 2025

House

(H) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

Feb 19, 2025

House

(H) Tabled in Committee (H) Education