Bill Summary
HB 127 Required Instruction in Cursive Writing (2026 Session)
Required Instruction in Cursive Writing: Requires students in specified grades to receive instruction in cursive writing; provides requirements for such instruction; requires students to demonstrate proficiency in cursive writing by end of specified grade; defines "proficiency in cursive writing". Effective Date: July 1, 2026
10/08/25
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Filed
10/14/25
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Referred to Student Academic Success Subcommittee; Education & Employment Committee
10/14/25
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Now in Student Academic Success Subcommittee
11/10/25
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On Committee agenda - Student Academic Success Subcommittee, 11/18/25, 1:00 pm, 102 H
11/18/25
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Favorable by Student Academic Success Subcommittee; 14 Yeas, 0 Nays
11/18/25
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Now in Education & Employment Committee
01/20/26
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On Committee agenda - Education & Employment Committee, 01/22/26, 10:30 am, 102 H
01/22/26
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Favorable by Education & Employment Committee; 17 Yeas, 0 Nays
01/22/26
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Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
01/29/26
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Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/04/26
02/04/26
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Read Second Time; Read Third Time; Passed (Vote: 111 Yeas / 0 Nays)
02/04/26
SENATE
In Messages
02/09/26
SENATE
Received; Referred to Rules
No amendments to this bill text filed.
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