This bill mandates that school districts in New Jersey include cursive handwriting instruction in the elementary school curriculum. Specifically, it requires that students become proficient in reading and writing cursive legibly by the end of the third grade. The curriculum will consist of various activities and instructional materials designed to achieve this proficiency.

The bill emphasizes the potential cognitive, motor, and literacy benefits of learning cursive handwriting, noting that such instruction may lead to improved academic outcomes, particularly for students with learning disabilities like dyslexia. The act is set to take effect immediately and will first apply to the full school year following its enactment.