TRENTON, N.J. — Over the years, the liberalization of education in public schools in New Jersey has removed cursive writing and replaced it with gender identity, pornographic books in libraries, social justice programs, anal sex instruction, and other far-left curriculum shifts.
Now, some lawmakers want things to go back to the basics in public schools.
A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would require public schools to teach cursive handwriting to students in kindergarten through fifth grade.
Senate Bill 2712, sponsored by Sen. Shirley K. Turner (D-15), aims to ensure that students can read and write in cursive by the end of third grade. The bill mandates learning activities and resources focused on handwriting skills.
The legislation comes as digital technology increasingly dominates classrooms, with many students proficient in typing but lacking cursive skills. Lawmakers cite cognitive development benefits and the ability to read historical documents like the Declaration of Independence as key reasons for the bill.
“The ever-increasing reliance on computers and related technologies in contemporary society has left students with keyboarding skills but lacking the ability to read and write in cursive,” the bill states.
If passed, the requirement would take effect in the next full school year following enactment.