TICHENOR CHAMPIONS SB 167 ON CURSIVE HANDWRITING THROUGH SENATE

TICHENOR CHAMPIONS SB 167 ON CURSIVE HANDWRITING THROUGH SENATE

FRANKFORT, KY (March 5, 2024) – Senator Lindsey Tichenor, R-Smithfield, presented Senate Bill 167 (SB 167) on the Senate floor, passing 37-1.

SB 167, if passed by both chambers, would strengthen Kentucky writing standard by including a requirement for cursive.  Cursive handwriting has been proven to strengthen communication skills, enhance fine motor skills, and stimulate creativity and learning. 

“Common Core removed cursive as a requirement in 2010 with no research to prove it was unnecessary, “said Tichenor. “However, studies have shown how beneficial cursive handwriting can be not just for writing but in strengthening memory and better comprehension.“  

The primary provision of SB 167 is for students to show proficiency in cursive by the end of their fifth grade year. 

“Cursive has been proven to significantly assist in basic literacy and has shown to be very impactful in helping a large percentage pf students with dyslexia,” said Tichenor.  

Now that SB 167 has cleared the Senate, it will travel to the House for their consideration. 

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Senator Lindsey Tichenor, R-Smithfield, represents the 6th Senate District, including Oldham and Trimble Counties and part of Jefferson County. She serves as a Senate Education; Families and Children; and Health Services committee member. Tichenor is also a Budget Review Subcommittee on Human Resources Committee member.