The bill H. 3578 proposes an amendment to Section 59-29-15 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which mandates the teaching of cursive writing in public elementary schools. The amendment specifies that cursive writing instruction must begin in second grade and continue through third, fourth, and fifth grades. This change aims to ensure that students are able to produce readable documents using legible cursive handwriting by the end of fifth grade.

Additionally, the bill maintains the requirement for students to memorize multiplication tables, ensuring they can effectively multiply numbers by the end of fifth grade. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/12/2024: 59-29-15
Latest Version: 59-29-15