Loading chat...
MI HB4483
Bill
Status
9/10/2020
Primary Sponsor
Brenda Carter
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Requires the Department of Education to develop or adopt a model program of instruction on cursive handwriting by August 1, 2021.
-
Makes the model cursive program available to all public schools for their use.
-
Allows school districts, intermediate school districts, and public school academies to voluntarily incorporate the cursive program into their curricula beginning with the 2021-2022 school year.
-
Does not mandate cursive instruction, leaving the decision to adopt the program to individual school boards and academy directors.
Legislative Description
Education: curriculum; model program of instruction in cursive handwriting; create, and make optional for public schools. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1164c.
Education: curriculum
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Education And Career Readiness
9/15/2020