California 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

AB 742 — Courses of study: grades 1 to 6: handwriting: cursive or joined italics.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law requires the adopted course of study for grades 1 to 6, inclusive, to include instruction in specified areas of study, including English and the skill of handwriting. This bill would require instruction in the skill of handwriting required as part of the adopted course of study for grades 1 to 6, inclusive, to include instruction in cursive or joined italics in grades 2 to 5, inclusive. By imposing additional duties on school districts, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. Re-referred to Com. on ED.

  4. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on ED. Read second time and amended.

  5. Referred to Com. on ED.

  6. From printer. May be heard in committee March 18.

  7. Read first time. To print.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

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Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 742 do?
Existing law requires the adopted course of study for grades 1 to 6, inclusive, to include instruction in specified areas of study, including English and the skill of handwriting. This bill would require instruction in the skill of handwriting required as part of the adopted course of study for grades 1 to 6, inclusive, to include instruction in cursive or joined italics in grades 2 to 5, inclusive. By imposing additional duties on school districts, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
Who sponsors AB 742?
AB 742 is sponsored by Quirk-Silva, Sharon (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 742?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 742?
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