Committee hears bills to restore cursive instruction in elementary schools
Jan 21, 2026
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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