Florida lawmakers push to bring cursive back to classrooms
2 days ago · The Brief A pair of identical bills would require Florida schools to teach cursive in grades 2-5, with an evaluation in 5th grade. Supporters say cursive helps students understand …
Effect of the Bill: The bill requires all public schools to provide cursive writing instruction to students in grades 2 through 5. By the end of grade 5, each student must demonstrate …
Florida bill would require cursive instruction in elementary ...
5 days ago · Sponsored by Rep. Toby Overdorf, R-Palm City, the bill would require cursive instruction in second through fifth grades. The proposal, filed for consideration for the …
Can your child read this? Florida pushes new cursive ...
Nov 14, 2025 · HB 127 would require all public school students in grades 2 through 5 to learn cursive and, for the first time, prove they’re proficient.
Could cursive make a comeback in Florida schools?
3 days ago · A bill gaining traction in the Florida House would require cursive instruction for public elementary school students starting in second grade. "Cursive is more than just penmanship," …
Florida school kids will have to learn cursive if this bill ...
Nov 13, 2025 · Cursive lessons will be mandatory for Florida kids if this bill passes While some schools still teach cursive, the requirement that students must read and comprehend it isn't in …
Florida bills seek to revive cursive reading and writing in ...
3 days ago · Treasure Coast lawmakers propose bills requiring elementary students to read and write cursive, reviving a skill dropped from state law in 2010.