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ME LD78

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

5/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Underwood

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires Maine Department of Education to include cursive handwriting instruction in English language arts standards beginning July 1, 2026
  • Mandates regular cursive instruction starting no later than grade 3 and continuing through the end of grade 5
  • Students must demonstrate competency in cursive handwriting by the end of grade 5
  • Amends Title 20-A MRSA §4711, which governs essential instruction and graduation requirements

Legislative Description

Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Collect Data on Cursive Instruction in Maine Public Schools

Curriculum

Last Action

CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

6/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Education And Cultural Affairs1/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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