Cursive handwriting in schools is now law in Pennsylvania: "It connects us to our history."

Pennsylvania schools are required to teach cursive handwriting under a new law.
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Two bills signed into PA law, cursive handwriting now mandatory in schools

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Two bills have been signed into Pennsylvania law recently, with one focusing on cursive writing in ...

Cursive handwriting is set for a comeback in Pennsylvania schools

Act 2 of 2026 requires cursive handwriting to be taught at Pennsylvania public and private schools. Pennsylvania will join 18 other states requiring cursive to be taught in school.

Cursive handwriting is returning to Pa. schools. Do you agree with new law?

Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a law returning cursive handwriting to Pennsylvania elementary schools. What do you think about the requirement? Vote in our poll.

Pa. law now requires elementary schoolers to learn cursive writing

Pennsylvania is joining about 25 other states — including Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware — in requiring ...
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Cursive writing requirements would change if proposed legislation passes

Students currently learn cursive between third and fifth grade. If House Bill 127 becomes law, students will begin learning ...
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Shapiro signs bill that requires teaching cursive writing in schools

Shapiro signs bill that requires teaching cursive writing in schools ...
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Rep. Watro’s cursive handwriting bill becomes law

Watro’s legislation to restore cursive handwriting instruction in Pennsylvania schools is now law. “It connects us to our history, strengthens learning and deepens our understanding of the world,” ...

Cursive handwriting now required in schools under new law in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has officially approved a new law requiring cursive handwriting instruction in public schools. According to our CBS affiliate KDKA, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed House Bill 17 into law, ...