New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 1713: Requires instruction on cursive handwriting in public school curriculum for grades three through five.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee

Plain-language summary

A 1713 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires instruction on cursive handwriting in public school curriculum for grades three through five. Primary sponsor: Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic), Shanique Speight (Democratic), Rosy Bagolie (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic); Shanique Speight (Democratic); Rosy Bagolie (Democratic). 6 co-sponsors.