On page 2, after line 19, insert the following:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 3.  "A new section is added to chapter 28B.10 RCW to read as follows:

All teacher preparation programs shall include cursive writing as a required competency within their course of study."

On page 1, line 4 of the title, after "requirements" insert "and requiring the study of cursive writing" and after "28B.10.710;" insert "adding a new section to chapter 28B.10 RCW;"

EFFECT: Requires all teacher preparation programs to include the study of cursive writing.