Florida bill would require schools to teach cursive writing

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — If a bill submitted to the Florida House passes, public elementary school students would be required to learn cursive writing in grades two through five.

House Bill 127 would go into effect on July 1, 2026, which means the requirement would start in the 2026-2027 school year.

What You Need To Know • If a Florida House bill is passed, students in second through fifth grade would be required to learn cursive writing • The bill would require students to be proficient in cursive writing by the end of fifth grade • The interim dean for the College of Education at the University of South Florida said teaching handwriting is important • If passed, the bill would take effect on July 1, 2026, meaning the requirement would start in the 2026-2027 school year

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