OKLAHOMA CITY — House Bill 3727, approved by the Oklahoma Senate, will require public and charter schools to provide classes in cursive handwriting to elementary school students starting in the 2024-2025 school year.
The bill, made by Senator Kevin Matthews (D-Tulsa) and Representative Jason Lowe (D-Oklahoma City), was approved with bipartisan support.
Matthews argues that although children are being taught keyboard and computer classes more and more, there is still a need for cursive lessons.
"Research tells us it can improve children’s motor skills, improve neural connections, and encourage faster writing speed. It reinforces learning and can enhance intelligence," said Matthews.
Lowe also states that learning cursive can improve grammar and spelling, and increase understanding of historical documents like the Declaration of Independence.
The measure will now head to Governor Kevin Stitt's desk.
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