Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 3: Relating to: incorporating cursive writing into the state model English language arts standards and requiring cursive writing in elementary grades. (FE)

Passed one chamber Last action March 23, 2026: Failed to concur in pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

Plain-language summary

AB 3 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: incorporating cursive writing into the state model English language arts standards and requiring cursive writing in elementary grades. (FE). Primary sponsor: Paul Melotik (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Lindee Brill (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Bob Donovan (Republican), Russell Goodwin (Democratic), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Dan Knodl (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Dave Murphy (Republican), Jeff Mursau (Republican), Ron Tusler (Republican), Robin Vos (Republican), Chuck Wichgers (Republican), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to concur in pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Paul Melotik (Republican); Elijah Behnke (Republican); Lindee Brill (Republican); Barbara Dittrich (Republican); and 11 more. 3 co-sponsors.