Adds to existing law to provide for a cursive handwriting proficiency requirement in public schools.

This legislation ensures that all Idaho public school students achieve proficiency in cursive handwriting by the end of fifth grade. While cursive is included in Idaho's state standards, proficiency is not required. Cursive proficiency is essential for signing documents, reading historical texts, and fostering personal expression. This proposal mandates statewide cursive instruction beginning in third grade, with benchmarks set by the State Board of Education to ensure consistent progress and implementation. It also supports developmental skills such as fine motor coordination and memory.