By Brinda Patel. | NJ State House News Service
Cursive Handwriting Returns For Elementary School Students
After more than a decade of clicking keyboards, students will be required to put pen to paper once again as cursive writing makes a comeback in public schools.
In his final hours in office, Governor Phil Murphy signed S1783/A3865 into law, requiring all school districts to reintroduce cursive handwriting instruction at the start of the 2026-2027 school year.Skip Ad
“The return to including cursive instruction is especially meaningful as New Jersey celebrates the upcoming 250th anniversary of our country’s founding – giving our students the skills they need to read our nation’s founding documents and complete tasks like opening a bank account or signing a check, in addition to offering cognitive benefits,” Murphy said. “We owe it to our students to give them a well-rounded education that ensures they have the tools to fully understand our rich history and become competent leaders.”
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