Cursive Writing Instruction Bill Moves Back To Committee
(Harrisburg, PA) -- A bill that would make cursive writing instruction mandatory in state schools now rests with the state House Education Committee. Representative Joseph Adams, a Republican from Wayne County, is the sponsor of House Bill 1934. He says the idea is needed because writing in cursive can activate areas of the brain involved in executive function, fine motor skills and working memory. Adams also says cursive can help students become less dependent on digital devices. PA Education Secretary Mumin is among those who reportedly don't consider cursive instruction to be vital.