Education: curriculum; model program of instruction in cursive handwriting; create, and make optional for public schools. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1164c.
HB 4675 requires Michigan's education department to develop and share a list of optional cursive handwriting instruction programs for public schools by June 2027. Starting in the 2026-2027 or 2027-2028 school year, school districts and public school academies are encouraged - but not required - to incorporate one of these model programs into their curriculum. The bill aims to support schools in meeting existing credit requirements under Michigan’s merit standards by offering cursive instruction as a voluntary option. It directly affects Michigan public schools by providing resources for optional handwriting education, without mandating changes to current standards.
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Jun 2025
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Introduced Jun 25, 2025
Last action Jun 26, 2025
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Jun 25, 2025
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referred to Committee on Education and Workforce
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Jun 25, 2025
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introduced by Representative Rep. Brenda Carter
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1 primary · 34 co-sponsors
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Brenda Carter
DDemocratic
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Alabas Farhat
DDemocratic
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Amos O'Neal
DDemocratic
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Betsy Coffia
DDemocratic
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Carrie Rheingans
DDemocratic
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Cynthia Neeley
DDemocratic
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Donavan McKinney
DDemocratic
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Emily Dievendorf
DDemocratic
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Erin Byrnes
DDemocratic
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Helena Scott
DDemocratic
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Jason Hoskins
DDemocratic
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