HARRISBURG – Legislation championed by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) requiring cursive handwriting to be taught in schools has been signed into law.
Act 2 of 2026 requires cursive handwriting to be incorporated into ongoing writing curriculum at Pennsylvania public and private schools. Langerholc sponsored a similar bill, Senate Bill 645. Pennsylvania will join 18 other states requiring cursive to be taught in school.
“By reintegrating cursive into the curriculum, we are not simply teaching handwriting, we are investing in our students’ cognitive development, strengthening their legal preparedness and preserving their connection to historical literacy,” said Langerholc. “Cursive writing fosters fine motor skills, enhances memory retention and equips students to read foundational documents in their original form. In doing so, we ensure future generations are prepared both intellectually and practically.”
Act 2 takes effect immediately.
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