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GA HB580

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Imani Barnes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Local boards of education must provide cursive writing instruction beginning in the 2026-2027 school year
  • The State Board of Education must adopt content standards for cursive writing instruction by January 1, 2026
  • The State Board of Education will determine which grades and grade levels require cursive instruction
  • Cursive writing instruction may be incorporated into existing courses rather than requiring a standalone class
  • Amends the Quality Basic Education Act (Title 20, Chapter 2, Article 6, Part 2 of the Official Code of Georgia)

Legislative Description

Georgia Penmanship Act; enact

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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