A3865

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

Introduced·2/27/24

New Jersey A3865 mandates cursive handwriting instruction in public schools for grades three through five.

New Jersey A3865 requires public school boards of education to include age-appropriate cursive handwriting instruction for students in grades kindergarten through five. The instruction must include learning activities and resources to ensure students can read and write in cursive by the end of third grade. This bill emphasizes the importance of cursive for reading historical documents and potential cognitive benefits. The act takes effect immediately and applies to the first full school year following enactment.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Assembly Education Committee: Reported with Amendments

9 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 10, 2025

11:00 AM

Assembly Education Hearing

History

Jan 12

Assembly

Substituted by S1783 (SCS/1R)

Mar 10, 2025

Assembly

Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Feb 27, 2024

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee