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HJ 36

Resolution in support of instruction in reading and writing in cursive

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Zack Wirth

Symbolic joint resolution endorses cursive instruction in K–12; imposes no funding or mandates, signals support to districts and educators; died in Senate.

(S) Died in Standing Committee
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Bill Summary · HJ 36

Summary — HJ 36

Title: Resolution in support of instruction in reading and writing in cursive
Type: Joint resolution (non‑statutory, symbolic)
Primary sponsor: Rep. Zack Wirth
Status: Died in Senate Standing Committee (May 22, 2025)

Purpose and intent

HJ 36 is a legislative joint resolution expressing the legislature’s support for instruction in reading and writing in cursive. As a resolution (rather than an appropriations or code‑changing bill), its primary purpose is declarative: to affirm the value of cursive instruction and to encourage its continued inclusion in school instruction and curriculum planning.

Note: The full text/version content was not provided in the materials reviewed; this summary is based on the bill title and classification.

Key provisions (based on title and classification)

  • Expresses legislative support for teaching cursive handwriting (reading and writing) in schools.
  • Likely urges school districts, teachers, and the state education agency to consider or retain cursive instruction in K–12 curricula.
  • Does not appear to appropriate funds, create new regulatory requirements, or amend statutory education code (typical of symbolic joint resolutions).

Because the specific text was not provided, no binding mandates, funding provisions, or enforcement mechanisms are identified in the available record.

Who is affected

  • Primarily: public K–12 schools, educators (especially language arts teachers), and students who would receive or benefit from cursive instruction.
  • Secondarily: district curriculum planners, teacher preparation programs, and state/local education agencies to the extent the resolution encourages action.
  • Fiscal impact: none identified in the record (resolutions of this type are generally non‑appropriative).

Legislative history and timeline

  • Drafting began: Dec 14, 2024 (drafter assigned; draft on hold/then developed).
  • House introduction: Mar 28, 2025; referred to House Education.
  • House committee actions: Hearings Mar 31, 2025; Committee report and resolution adopted Apr 1, 2025.
  • House floor: Passed 2nd Reading Apr 3, 2025; Passed 3rd Reading and transmitted to Senate Apr 5, 2025.
  • Senate consideration: Referred to Senate Education and Cultural Resources Apr 7, 2025; hearings April 10 & 14 (one canceled on Apr 15); tabled in committee Apr 16, 2025.
  • Final disposition: Died in Standing Committee (May 22, 2025).

Status and implications

HJ 36 did not become a legislative directive or law. As a symbolic resolution, even if adopted, it would not mandate curriculum changes or funding. Its principal effect would have been to signal legislative support for cursive instruction to school districts, educators, and the public. Because it died in committee in the Senate, no formal legislative endorsement was finalized. The resolution is associated with related draft LC 3379, which it replaces.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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