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WI SB13
Bill
Status
3/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Steve Nass
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AI Summary
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State superintendent must incorporate cursive writing into Wisconsin's model academic standards for English language arts
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All public school boards must include in their language arts curriculum the objective that pupils write legibly in cursive by the end of 5th grade, effective July 1, 2026
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Independent charter schools operating elementary grades must include the cursive writing requirement in their contracts
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Private schools participating in parental choice programs must include cursive writing instruction in their elementary curriculum, beginning with the 2026-27 school year
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Union high school districts are exempt from the requirement
Legislative Description
Incorporating cursive writing into the state model English language arts standards and requiring cursive writing in elementary grades. (FE)
Last Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
3/23/2026