A1713

Requires instruction on cursive handwriting in public school curriculum for grades three through five.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A1713 mandates cursive handwriting instruction in public schools for grades three through five.

New Jersey A1713 requires school districts to include cursive handwriting instruction in the curriculum for students in grades three through five. The curriculum must include activities and materials to help students read and write cursive legibly by the end of grade five. The act takes effect immediately for the first full school year following its enactment.

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Education Committee
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee