This bill mandates the inclusion of cursive handwriting instruction in elementary education in Minnesota. It requires the commissioner of education to develop a model curriculum for English language arts that ensures students can achieve legible cursive handwriting skills by the end of fifth grade. The curriculum will also include necessary instructional materials to support this goal.

Additionally, the bill appropriates funds from the general fund for the fiscal year 2026 to provide grants to school districts for the adoption of the cursive handwriting curriculum. This financial support aims to facilitate the implementation of cursive instruction across schools in the state.