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LD 78

Maine House of Representatives bill in Session 132.

Status: failed. Latest action: April 29, 2026.

Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Collect Data on Cursive Instruction in Maine Public Schools.

Bill ID ME-132-LD-78
Session 132
Status failed
Committee Education and Cultural Affairs
House of Representatives failed 2026-04-29
Education
Summary

REQUIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS TO LEARN CURSIVE WRIT

Sponsor
Joseph F. Underwood
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-01-06 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-29 Status failed
2026-04-29 Latest Action Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
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