JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2014 In an age when students are often working on computers, typing up essays and homework instead of writing them out, the art of cursive writing may feel like a relic of the past.<\/p>\n
But Florida elementary students may soon have to prove they can read and write in cursive by the time they finish 5th grade if a newly filed bill<\/a> <\/a>crosses the finish line next year. <\/p>\n >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Since 2020, Florida students have been expected to learn cursive<\/a> in elementary school, but State Representative Toby Overdorf (R-Stuart) told Action News Jax the current requirement falls short.<\/p>\n \u201cThere is no requirement for any kind of sufficiency. There\u2019s no review associated with it,\u201d said Overdorf.<\/p>\n Overdorf is sponsoring a bill in the upcoming legislative session that would not only require students to learn to read and write in cursive in grades 2 through 5, but they\u2019d also have to prove their proficiency.<\/p>\n Jacksonville residents Action News Jax spoke with indicated they\u2019re all for the idea.<\/p>\n \u201cTo help with their background. Let\u2019s say, they need help with their signature,\u201d said Duval local Jeremiah Taylor.<\/p>\n