The Pennsylvania Senate plans to introduce a bill that would mandate cursive handwriting instruction in schools. The proposal aims to reintegrate cursive writing into the curriculum amid increasing emphasis on digital skills. Cursive writing is currently required in at least 18 other states, including Alabama and California. Many supporters of the bill say that cursive supports cognitive development and historical literacy. After all, if a person can’t read cursive, they can’t read historical documents such as the US Constitution. The bill reflects a push to balance traditional skills with modern educational demands.