Committee hears bills to restore cursive instruction in elementary schools

Jan 21, 2026

Lawmakers and witnesses debated HB 1876 and HB 2115, proposals to require cursive instruction and a teacher-constructed competency test by fifth grade; questions focused on implementation timelines, assessment design, teacher preparation and costs.

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The House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee heard two bills proposing statewide cursive instruction requirements for elementary students: HB 1876 and HB 2115.

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