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 bill emphasizes the potential cognitive, motor, and literacy benefits of learning cursive, particularly for students with learning disabilities like dyslexia. It is set to take effect immediately and will first apply to the full school year following its enactment.