What is considered a penmanship style of the past will live on in schools across California. A new law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom will require California schools to teach cursive to elementary students in first through sixth grade, starting in January of 2024. It hasn't been a requirement since 2010. Assembly Bill 446 was signed into law by Newsom on Oct. 16, mandating cursive or join italics handwriting for elementary students. Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva representing Fullerton introduced the legislation. She says the law addresses a growing concern that young adults who weren’t taught cursive in school could lack the necessary skills to perform tasks like signing their names on important documents. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/california/newsom-signs-bill-requiring-cursive-in-schools/509-7d02711b-7c7d-417a-aa2b-aeab825211e1