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ID S1044
Bill
Status
Passed
3/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Education Committee
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AI Summary
- Idaho public schools must require cursive handwriting proficiency by the end of grade 5, defined as the ability to write legibly in cursive
- State Board of Education must require cursive handwriting instruction beginning by grade 3
- State Department of Education must set proficiency benchmarks, provide assessment guidelines, and share instructional resources for teachers
- Students who do not achieve proficiency by end of grade 5 must receive additional instruction until proficiency is demonstrated
- All public schools must comply by the start of the 2025-2026 school year, with an effective date of July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to provide for a cursive handwriting proficiency requirement in public schools.
EDUCATION
Last Action
Session Law Chapter 46 Effective: 07/01/2025
3/12/2025
Committee Referrals
Education2/25/2025
Education1/31/2025
Judiciary and Rules1/30/2025
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