New Jersey S1783 mandates cursive handwriting instruction in public schools for grades three through five.
New Jersey S1783 requires school districts to include cursive handwriting instruction in the curriculum for elementary school students. The curriculum must help students become proficient in reading and writing cursive legibly by the end of the third grade. Research indicates that cursive handwriting instruction benefits cognitive, motor, and literacy skills, and may improve academic outcomes for students with learning disabilities. The act takes effect immediately, applying to the first full school year following enactment.
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