This bill mandates that school districts in New Jersey include instruction on cursive handwriting in the curriculum for students in grades kindergarten through five. The curriculum must provide activities and instructional materials aimed at ensuring students achieve proficiency in reading and writing cursive legibly by the end of grade three.

The legislation is based on research indicating that learning cursive can enhance cognitive, motor, and literacy skills, and it may also lead to better academic performance for students with learning disabilities, such as dyslexia. The bill is set to take effect immediately and will apply to the first full school year following its enactment.