H 0127

Required Instruction in Cursive Writing

Would have required Florida public school students in certain grades to be taught cursive handwriting, meet specific instruction standards, and demonstrate proficiency before advancing past a set grade level. The bill died before becoming law.

Timeline

March 13, 2026Died in Rules
February 10, 2026Received
February 9, 2026Referred to Rules
February 4, 2026Read 2nd time
February 4, 2026Added to Third Reading Calendar111–0
February 4, 2026Read 3rd time
February 4, 2026Passed; YEAS 111, NAYS 0
February 4, 2026In Messages
January 29, 2026Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/4/2026)
January 22, 2026Favorable by Education & Employment Committee17–0
January 22, 2026Reported out of Education & Employment Committee
January 22, 2026Bill released to House Calendar
January 22, 2026Added to Second Reading Calendar
January 20, 2026Added to Education & Employment Committee agenda
January 13, 20261st Reading (Original Filed Version)
November 18, 2025Favorable by Student Academic Success Subcommittee14–0
November 18, 2025Reported out of Student Academic Success Subcommittee
November 18, 2025Now in Education & Employment Committee
November 10, 2025Added to Student Academic Success Subcommittee agenda
October 14, 2025Referred to Student Academic Success Subcommittee
October 14, 2025Referred to Education & Employment Committee
October 14, 2025Now in Student Academic Success Subcommittee
October 8, 2025Filed

Status

Died in Rules

Stage:: Failed
Chamber:: House
Last movement:: March 13, 2026

Bill text, sponsors and roll-call data via LegiScan · 2026 Regular Session of the Florida Legislature.