Coming to classrooms across Florida: Cursive handwriting instruction
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill requiring cursive instruction for students in grades three through five. By fifth grade, students must be able to read a sample of cursive writing and write sentences in proper cases.
Florida students in grades three through five will now be required to learn cursive handwriting. Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill amending a teacher training and mentoring program to include cursive instruction. The bill was initially drafted by Rep. Toby Overdorf, who aimed to combat a lack of cursive writing skills among younger generations. Students must be able to read cursive writing and write sentences in proper cases by fifth grade. The Florida Department of Education will decide how to assist students with developmental delays. Proponents of the bill believe cursive writing will help with sentence development, comprehension, and early onset diagnoses of dyslexia.
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