This state just made cursive lessons mandatory for students

Published June 16, 2016 8:05pm ET



The AP reports that Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards signed a bill requiring that cursive writing be taught in public schools.

“The measure requires public schools, including charter schools, to introduce cursive writing instruction by third grade,” the AP report says. “Instruction will have to continue through 12th grade.”

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