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MO SB1378

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Curtis Trent

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • School districts and charter schools may establish cursive writing instruction programs in elementary schools
  • Students must be able to create readable documents through legible cursive handwriting by the end of fifth grade
  • Students must pass a teacher-constructed proficiency test demonstrating competency in both reading and writing cursive
  • Adds new section 170.025 to Chapter 170 of Missouri Revised Statutes

Legislative Description

Authorizes school districts and charter schools to provide instruction in cursive writing

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Education Committee

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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