Post by pavel on Apr 28, 2016 11:55:40 GMT -6
Without dissent, Louisiana Senate says yes to mandating cursive writing
A bill that would require the teaching of cursive writing in public schools won approval Wednesday in the Louisiana Senate.
The vote was 37-0.
The measure, Senate Bill 275, next faces action in the state House.
Sen. Beth Mizell, R-Franklinton, has said cursive is needed so students can appreciate historical documents and carry distinctive signatures.
Cursive, also known as script, was taught to public school students for generations.
Read more: theadvocate.com/news/15607090-123/without-dissent-louisiana-senate-says-yes-to-mandating-cursive-writing
A bill that would require the teaching of cursive writing in public schools won approval Wednesday in the Louisiana Senate.
The vote was 37-0.
The measure, Senate Bill 275, next faces action in the state House.
Sen. Beth Mizell, R-Franklinton, has said cursive is needed so students can appreciate historical documents and carry distinctive signatures.
Cursive, also known as script, was taught to public school students for generations.
Read more: theadvocate.com/news/15607090-123/without-dissent-louisiana-senate-says-yes-to-mandating-cursive-writing