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 has made cursive handwriting instruction mandatory for students in grades three through five. Governor Ron DeSantis signed the amended teacher training and mentoring bill into law last week. The requirement aims to improve students' literacy development and handwriting skills. By fifth grade, students are expected to be able to read cursive writing and write sentences correctly. The Department of Education will decide how to assist students with developmental delays. Rep. Tobin Overdorf, who drafted the initial cursive instruction bill, believes that cursive writing helps with sentence development, comprehension, and early diagnosis of learning disabilities.
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